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Anatomy
12th Grade
10/03/2016

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Term
caracoid process
Definition
points over the top of the shoulder and anchors some of the muscles on the arm
Term
glenoid cavity
Definition
shallow socket that receives the head of the arm bone
Term
shoulder girdle
Definition
acts as the brace that holds the arm away
Term
sternoclavicular joint
Definition
the only point where the girdle attaches to the axial skeleton
Term
scapula
Definition
shoulder blade, not directly attached to the axial skeleton
Term
clavicle
Definition
collar bone
Term
acromion
Definition
enlarged end of the spine of the scapula
Term
humerus (arm)
Definition
round head fits into the glenoid cavity of the scapula
Term
greater & lesser tubercles
Definition
where the muscles attach
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deltoid tuberosity
Definition
where the deltoid muscle of the shoulder attaches
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radial groove
Definition
marks the course of the radial nerve
Term
trochlea
Definition
on the medial end and forms part of the elbow joint
Term
coronoid fossa
Definition
coronoid process of the Ulna fits to make the elbow joint
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olecranon fossa
Definition
olecranon process of the Ulna fits to make the elbow joint
Term
radius (forearm 1)
Definition
lateral bone (thumb side)
Term
radioulnar joints
Definition
where the radius and ulna articulate with each other. One each, proximal and distal.
Term
radial tuberosity
Definition
where the tendons of the bicep muscles attach. Just below the head.
Term
ulna (forearm 2)
Definition
medial bone (little finger side)
Term
coronoid process & olecranon process
Definition
"grip" the throclea of the humerus rests. On the proximal end.
Term
trochlear notch
Definition
between the coronoid and olecranon processes. Where the trochlea of the humerus rests.
Term
metacarpals
Definition
palm of the hand, numbered 1-5 starting with the thumb
Term
phalanges (14) fingers
Definition
3 bones for each finger, 2 for the thumb. Named and numbered for location proximal, middle, and distal.
Term
carpals (8) - carpus (wrist)
Definition
arranged in two irregular rows, and bound together by ligaments that restrict movement
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