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Positioning Chapter 4
Upper limb anatomy
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
05/31/2017

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Term
Trochlea
Definition
Prominence on anterior surface of distal, medial humerus
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Proximal
Definition
End of bone on which radial head is located
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Fossa
Definition
Depression on posterior surface of distal humerus, olecranon
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Trapezoid
Definition
Medial to trapezium
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Lunate
Definition
Carpal between scaphoid and triquetrum
Term
Phalanges
Definition
Finger bones
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Capitulum
Definition
Portion of distal humerus that articulates with radial head
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Greater Tubercle
Definition
Raised process on proximal, lateral humerus
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Olecranon
Definition
Prominent process on proximal ulna
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Distal
Definition
End of bone on which ulnar head is located
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Capitate
Definition
Carpal that articulates with third metacarpal
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Styloid
Definition
Distal process on radius and ulna
Term
Carpals
Definition
Bones in the wrist
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Hamate
Definition
Carpal bone with hook-like process
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Interphalangeal
Definition
IP portion of DIP abbreviation
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Radius
Definition
Lateral bone of forearm
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Epicondyles
Definition
Palpable landmarks on each side of distal humerus
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Metacarpals
Definition
Bones in the palm of the hand
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Coronoid
Definition
Process located on anterior, proximal ulna
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Humerus
Definition
Upper armbone
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