Upper Appendicular Skeleton

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What is the Olecranon Process?

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The Olecranon Process is a bony prominence of the ulna that forms the elbow's tip.

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What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.

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What is the function of the ulna?

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The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, primarily responsible for forming the elbow joint and providing stability.

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What are clavicles?

Back

Clavicles, also known as collarbones, are the bones that connect the arm to the body, located above the first rib.

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What is the deltoid tuberosity?

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The deltoid tuberosity is a raised area on the humerus where the deltoid muscle attaches.

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What bones make up the upper appendicular skeleton?

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The upper appendicular skeleton includes the clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and the bones of the hand.

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What is the role of the scapula?

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The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects the humerus with the clavicle and provides attachment points for muscles.

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What is the head of the radius?

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The head of the radius is the round, disc-shaped end of the radius bone that articulates with the humerus at the elbow.

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What is the styloid process of the ulna?

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The styloid process of the ulna is a bony projection at the distal end of the ulna that provides attachment for ligaments.

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What is the trochlea?

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The trochlea is a spool-shaped structure on the humerus that articulates with the ulna to form the elbow joint.