U3.L3- Appendicular Skeleton

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.

The appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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