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Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal System Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts about the skeletal system, focusing on the bones of the upper and lower extremities, their girdles, and different types of joints.

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The skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their girdles.

Appendicular
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Definition
The skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their girdles.
Appendicular
The _ girdle is comprised of the scapula and clavicle.
Pectoral
What is the second largest bone in the body?
Humerus
The articulates with the radius and ulna at the distal end.
Humerus
Which bone is the medial side of the forearm?
Ulna
Which bone is the lateral side of the forearm bone?
Radius
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Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal System Part 2
TermDefinition
The skeleton consists of the bones of the upper and lower extremities and their girdles.
Appendicular
The _ girdle is comprised of the scapula and clavicle.
Pectoral
What is the second largest bone in the body?
Humerus
The articulates with the radius and ulna at the distal end.
Humerus
Which bone is the medial side of the forearm?
Ulna
Which bone is the lateral side of the forearm bone?
Radius
The transmits the weight of the truck to lower limbs and protects the abdominal and pelvic organs.
Pelvic Girdle
The superior portion of the ilium is the .
Iliac crest
What is the longest and strongest bone in the skeleton?
Femur
The _ is the medial bone of the lower leg.
Tibia
The _ is the lateral bone of the lower leg.
Fibula
Which bone, tibia or fibula, is non-weight bearing?
Fibula
Which bone is also known as the heel?
Calcaneous
What type of joints consist of two bones, united by fibrous tissue, that have little or no movement?
Fibrous
Where can fibrous joints be found?
Sutures; Tooth socket; Between ulna and radius
Which joint type is completely immobile?
Fibrous
Which joint type allows slight movement?
Cartilaginous
Which joint unites two bones by means of cartilage?
Cartilaginous
Where are cartilaginous joints found?
Epiphyseal plate | Between manubrium and sternum body
Which joint type allows considerable movement between articulating bones?
Synovial

There are types of synovial joints.

  • Ball and socket

  • Hinge

  • Pivot

  • Condyloid (ellipsoid)

  • Saddle

  • Plane (gliding)

Which joints are considered synovial joints?
Plane or gliding joints; Saddle joints; Hinge Joints; Pivot Joints; Ball-and-socket joints; Ellipsoid Joints
Where are plane or gliding joints found?
Between vertebrae
Where are saddle joints found?
Joint of thumb
Where are hinge joints found?
Fingers, toes, and knee