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Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards

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Clavicle

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Part of the pectoral girdle; the collarbone

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Acromial end of clavicle

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Articulates at the lateral end with the acromion of the scapula

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Sternal end of clavicle

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Articles medically with the sternum

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Conoid tubercle of clavicle

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Towards the acromial end and faces inferiorly

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Scapula

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Anchored by various muscles but not attached to ribs; shoulder blade; joint with clavicle at acromion

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Spine of scapula

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Ridge that protrudes posteriorly and ends at the acromion

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Acromion of scapula

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Plate-like extension at the lateral end of spine; articulates with acromial end of clavicle

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Glenoid fossa/cavity of scapula

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Articulates with the head of the humerus

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Coracoid process of scapula

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Antera lateral protrusion which anchors muscles

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Lateral border of scapula

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Faces axillary region

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Medial border of scapula

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Faces vertebrae

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Supraspinous fossa of scapula

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Superior to spine; origin for rotator cuff muscle

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Infraspinous fossa of scapula

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Inferior to spine; origin for rotator cuff muscle

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Subscapular fossa of scapula

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Broad anterior surface

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Humerus

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Bone of the brachial region; helps with the glenohumeral/shoulder joint

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Head of humerus

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Articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula

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Greater tubercle of humerus

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Lateral rounded process

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Lesser tubercle of humerus

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Medial rounded process

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Deltoid tuberosity of humerus

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Rough insertion site on the lateral mid shaft that serves as an insertion for the deltoid muscle

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Medial epicondyle of humerus

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Smaller, medial condyle that is proximal to the trochara; anchors various antebrachial/forearm muscles

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Lateral epicondyle of humerus

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Smaller, lateral condyle that is proximal to the capitulum; anchors various antebrachial/forearm muscles

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Trochlea of humerus

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Medial condyle on the distal end of humerus; articulates with radius

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Capitulum of humerus

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Lateral condyle on the distal end of the humerus; articulates with radius

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Intertubercular groove/sulcus of humerus

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Runs between the greater and lesser tubercles

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Olecranon fossa of humerus
Accommodates the olecranon process of the ulna, allowing the elbow to bend
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Carpal Mnemonic: So Long To Pinky, Here Comes The Thumb
Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, and Hamate
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Metacarpals I-V
Metacarpal I corresponds to the thumb and Metacarpal V corresponds to the pinky
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Phalanges of hand
Consist of Proximal, Middle, and Distal Phalanges. Pollux/thumb lacks a middle phalange
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Os Coxa
Bones of the pelvic girdle; joined posteriorly at the sacrum and anteriorly at the pubic symphysis
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Acetabulum of Os Coxa
Socket of the coaxial joint that articulates with the femur
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Obturator Foramen of Os Coxa
Allows blood vessels and nerves to pass
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Ilium of Os Coxa
The largest and most superior of the 3 bones of the coxal bone
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Greater & lesser sciatic notch of ilium
Concave structure which accommodates the sciatic nerve
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Auricular surface of ilium
Articulates with the sacrum to form the sacroiliac joint
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Iliac crest of ilium
Superior portion of iliac bone
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Anterior superior iliac spine
Origin for sartorious muscle
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Anterior inferior iliac spine
Origin for rectus femoris muscle
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Iliac fossa of ilium
Inner portion of ilium that forms the bowl shape of the pelvis
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Ischium of Os Coxa
Forms the inferoposterior part of the coxal bone
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Coronoid fossa of humerus
A shallow depression on the anterior surface superior to the trochlea
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Radius
The bone of the antebrachium on the thumb side
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Head of radius
Discoid structure on the proximal end
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Styloid process of radius
Bony point at the distal end towards the thumb
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Radial tuberosity of radius
Rough prominence on its medial surface
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Ulnar notch of radius
A small impression at the distal end that articulates with the head of the ulna
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Ulna
The bone of the antebrachium on the pinky side (medial)
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Olecranon process of ulna
U-shaped, posterior notch that articulates with the olecranon fossa to flex the elbow
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Trochlear notch of ulna
C-shaped structure that articulates/wraps around the trochlea of the humerus
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Radial notch of ulna
Accommodates the head of the radius
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Coronoid process of ulna
Insertion site of brachialis muscle
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Head of ulna
At the distal end
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Styloid process of ulna
Bony point at the distal end towards the pinky
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Patella
The knee cap
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Base of patella
Broad, superior portion
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Apex of patella
Sharp, inferior portion
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Tibia
The shin bone
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Lateral condyle of tibia
Articulates with the lateral condyle of the femur
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Medial condyle of tibia
Articulates with the medial condyle of the femur
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Tibial tuberosity
Rough anterior portion inferior to the patella
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Medial malleolus of tibia
Medial ankle bone
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Anterior border of tibia
A narrow ridge on the anterior surface, which can be palpated
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Fibula
Non-weight bearing bone of the lower limb
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Head of fibula
Points superiorly and articulates with tibia
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Lateral malleolus of fibula
Lateral ankle bone
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Ischial spine of Os Coxa
A posterior projection superior to the ischial tuberosity
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Ischial tuberosity of Os Coxa
Supports weight when sitting
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Pubis
The most anterior part of the coxal bone
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Pubic symphysis
A slightly flexible joint where the 2 pubis bones meet
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Pectineal line
Ridge on pubic bone that is lateral to pubic crest; origin of pectineus muscle
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Pubic crest
Anterosuperior portion of the pubis
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Femur
The thigh bone, which is the thickest and strongest bone of the skeleton
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Head of femur
Ball of the coxal joint that articulates with the acetabulum
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Neck of femur
Inferior to head
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Patellar surface of femur
Articulates with patella
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Spiral line of femur
Medial line from the linea aspera to the lesser trochanter
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Lateral condyle of femur
A rounded lateral projection on the posterior side of the distal end
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Medial condyle of femur
A rounded medial projection on the posterior side of the distal end
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Linea aspera of femur
Posterior ridge
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Greater & lesser trochanter of femur
Insertion for hip muscles
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Intertrochanteric line of femur
Bony line running between the femoral trochanters
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Foot
Composed of the tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges
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Foot mnemonic: Tiger Cubs Need MILC
Talus, Calcaneus, Navicular, Medial Cuneiform, Intermediate Cuneiform, Lateral Cuneiform, and Cuboid
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Metatarsals I-V
Metatarsal I corresponds to the hallux/big toe and Metatarsal V corresponds to the pinky toe
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Phalanges of foot
Consists of proximal phalanges, middle phalanges, and distal phalanges. Hallux/big toe lacks a middle phalange
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Acromioclavicular joint
Between the acromion of the scapula and the acromial end of the clavicle
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Glenohumeral joint
Between the glenoid fossa of scapula and head of humerus; shoulder joint
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Humeroradial joint
Between the capitulum and head of the radius; part of the elbow joint
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Humeroulnar joint
Between the trochlea of the humerus and the trochlear notch of the ulna; part of the elbow joint
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Proximal radioulnar joint
Between the radius and ulna near the elbow
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Distal radioulnar joint
Between the radius and ulna near the wrist
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Radiocarpal joint
Between the radius and the carpal bones
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Intercarpal joint
Between carpal bones
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Carpometacarpal joint
Between the carpal bones and metacarpal bones
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Metacarpophalangeal joint
Between the metacarpal bones and the phalanges
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Interphalangeal joint
Between the phalanges
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Sacroiliac joint
Between the sacrum and the ilium
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Pubic symphysis joint
Between the pubic bones
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Hip/coxal joint
Between the acetabulum and the head of the femur; the hip joint
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Tibiofemoral joint
Between the condyles of the femur and tibia
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Femoropatellar joint
Between the femur and the patella; knee joint
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Proximal tibiofibular joint
Between the tibia and fibula near the knee
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Distal tibiofibular joint
Between the tibia and fibula near the ankle
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Tibiotalar joint
Between the tibia and the talus
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Intertarsal joint
Between the tarsal bones
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Tarsometatarsal joint
Between the tarsal bones and metatarsal bones
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Intermetatarsal joint
Between the metatarsal bones
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Metatarsophalangeal joint
Between the metatarsal bones and phalanges

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