Appendicular Skeleton

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. It includes the shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and the bones of the arms and legs.

Front

Name the bones that make up the human arm.

Back

The bones of the human arm include the humerus, radius, and ulna.

Front

What is the function of the femur?

Back

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

Front

Identify the bone that connects the shoulder to the arm.

Back

The clavicle, or collarbone, connects the shoulder to the arm.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist.

Front

What is the role of the pelvis in the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The pelvis supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing and connects the spine to the lower limbs.

Front

Name the three bones that make up the pelvic girdle.

Back

The pelvic girdle is made up of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

The patella, or kneecap, protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

Identify the bone that is commonly referred to as the shinbone.

Back

The tibia is commonly referred to as the shinbone.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle.