U3.L3- Appendicular Skeleton

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton is the part of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton. It consists of 126 bones.

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How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones.

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What bones make up the upper limb?

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The upper limb consists of the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.

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What bones make up the lower limb?

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The lower limb consists of the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.

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What is the function of the radius?

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The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side, and it allows for the rotation of the wrist.

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What is the function of the ulna?

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The ulna is the other long bone in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb, and it helps form the elbow joint.

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What are carpals?

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Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a range of motion.

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What are tarsals?

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Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

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What is the femur?

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The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, and it supports the weight of the body during standing and walking.

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What is the patella?

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The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone that protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.