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The two main divisions of the skeleton
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton
What two fossae are divided by the scapular spine?
The supraspinous fossa and infraspinous fossa
What is the function of the deltoid tuberosity?
It serves as the attachment site for the deltoid muscle.
How many carpal bones are in each wrist?
8
List two differences between male and female pelvises
Female pelvis is broader, lighter, smoother, has a larger pelvic outlet, and a wider pubic angle compared to males.
How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton
126 Bones
How many bones are in each upper limb?
30 bones
What structure fits into the olecranon fossa when the arm is extended
The olecranon process of the ulna
What is the name for the thumb bone?
Pollex
What bone is the strongest in the body?
Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?
Skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum, sacrum, coccyx
Name the three main parts of the upper limb.
Arm (humerus), forearm (radius and ulna), and hand (carpals, metacarpals, phalanges)
Which bone forms the point of the elbow?
The olecranon of the ulna
Which mnemonic helps remember the order of the carpals?
So Long The Pinky Here Comes The Thumb
What bone does the femur articulate with at the hip?
Acetabulum of the coxal bone
What two bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and scapula
Which bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm?
Radius
What is the function of the interosseous membrane?
The interosseous membrane connects the radius and ulna and helps distribute load between them.
What three bones fuse to form each coxal bone?
Ilium, ischium, and pubis
Which bone forms the medial ankle bump?
Tibia
What is the function of the glenoid cavity?
The glenoid cavity articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint.
What bone does the head of the humerus articulate with
Scapula
Which bone of the forearm rotates when you turn your hand?
The radius
What is the acetabulum’s function?
The acetabulum is the socket that articulates with the head of the femur.
Which tarsal bone articulates with the tibia?
Talus