Appendicular Skeleton Review

Front

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton, including the pectoral girdle (shoulder) and pelvic girdle.

Front

Name the two main girdles of the appendicular skeleton.

Back

The two main girdles are the pectoral (shoulder) girdle and the pelvic girdle.

Front

What bones make up the pectoral girdle?

Back

The pectoral girdle is made up of the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade).

Front

What is the function of the scapula?

Back

The scapula provides attachment points for muscles and allows for a wide range of motion in the shoulder.

Front

Identify the lateral bone of the leg.

Back

The lateral bone of the leg is the fibula.

Front

What is the primary function of the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the body and supports the weight of the body during standing, walking, and running.

Front

What are metacarpals?

Back

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

Front

What is the carpus?

Back

The carpus, or wrist, consists of a group of 8 short bones united by ligaments.

Front

Name the bones that form the ankle joint.

Back

The ankle joint is formed by the tibia, fibula, and the talus bone.

Front

What is the difference between the metatarsals and the phalanges?

Back

Metatarsals are the long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, while phalanges are the bones of the toes.