Skeleton Bones Of The Body Flashcards

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Triangular shaped flat bones that border the posterior surface of the rib cage.
Articulates with the clavicle and humerus.

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Scapula

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Humerus

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A long bone.

Articulates with the scapula and the radius and ulna of the forearm.

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3
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Radius

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One of the 2 bones in the forearm.
Articulates with the humerus, ulna and the carpals of the wrist.
Positioned laterally to the ulna in anatomical position.

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Ulna

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One of 2 bones in the forearm joined with interossius membrane. Articulates with the carpals of the wrist, humerus and radius.

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5
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8 small bones that make up the wrist.

Articulates with the metacarpals and the radius and ulna.

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Carpals

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6
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Metacarpals

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Articulate with the phalanges

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7
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Proximal, intermediate and distal form the fingers.

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Phalanges

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8
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Clavicle or collar bone

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Articulates with the sternum and scapulae.

It’s a long bone.

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9
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Pelvis

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Attaches lower limbs to the Axial Skeleton.
Articulates with femur and sacrum.
The strongest ligaments hold it in place.

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10
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Articulates with the patella, fibula, tibia and pelvis.

It is the longest bone and strongest in the body.

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Femur

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Patella

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Knee cap
Secured the anterior thigh muscle to the tibia.
Sesamoid bone

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Tibia

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Receives the weight of the femur and transfers it to the foot.
Anterior and medial to the fibula.
Articulates with the patella, femur, fibular and tarsals.

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13
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Lies posterior and lateral to the Tibia.

Articulates with tibia and tarsals

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Fibula

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14
Q

Toe bones

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Phalanges

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15
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Tarsals

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7 tarsals bones make up the posterior half of the foot

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16
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Metatarsals

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Long bones in the foot.

Heads of the metatarsals make up the ball of the foot.