Appendicular skeleton Review

Front

What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum?

Back

Femur

Front

What is the greater trochanter?

Back

A large, bony prominence on the femur that serves as a muscle attachment site.

Front

What is the ulna?

Back

One of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb.

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located parallel to the tibia.

Front

What is the trochlea?

Back

A smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley, found on the humerus and femur.

Front

What are the main components of the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Front

What is the function of the coxal bone?

Back

The coxal bone, or hip bone, supports the weight of the body and facilitates movement.

Front

What is the anatomical position?

Back

A standard position of the body used as a reference in anatomy, where the body stands upright, facing forward, with arms at the sides and palms facing forward.

Front

What is the difference between the femur and the fibula?

Back

The femur is the thigh bone and the longest bone in the body, while the fibula is a smaller bone in the lower leg that provides stability.

Front

What is the role of the greater trochanter?

Back

The greater trochanter serves as an attachment point for muscles that move the hip.