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The Appendicular Skeleton
The Appendicular Skeleton
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
01/26/2010

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Term
raised area on lateral surface of humerus to which deltoid muscle attaches
Definition
deltoid tuberosity
Term
arm bone
Definition
humerous
Term
bones of the shoulder girdle
Definition
scapula and clavicle
Term
forearm bones
Definition
ulna and radius
Term
scapular region to which the clavicle connects
Definition
acromion
Term
shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax
Definition
clavicle
Term
shoulder girdle bone that is unattached to the axial skeleton
Definition
scapula
Term
depression in the scapula that articulates with the humerus
Definition
glenoid cavity
Term
process above the glenoid cavity that permits muscle attachment
Definition
coracoid process
Term
the "collarbone"
Definition
clavicle
Term
distal condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna
Definition
trochlea
Term
medial bone of forearm in anatomical position
Definition
ulna
Term
rounded knob on the humerus; adjoins the radius
Definition
capitulum
Term
anterior depression, superiour to the trochlea, which receives part of the ulna when the forearm is flexed
Definition
olecranon fossa
Term
forearm bone involved in formation of the elbow joint
Definition
ulna
Term
wrist bones
Definition
carpals
Term
finger bones
Definition
phalanges
Term
heads of these bones form the knuckles
Definition
metacarpals
Term
bones that articulate with the clavicle
Definition
sternum and scapula
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