Appendicular Skeleton Review

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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

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Name the bones that make up the human hand.

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The bones that make up the human hand include the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.

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What are metacarpals?

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Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist (carpals) to the fingers (phalanges).

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What are phalanges?

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Phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes; each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, distal) except for the thumb, which has two.

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What is the function of the humerus?

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The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow, allowing for a wide range of arm movements.

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Identify the bones of the pelvic girdle.

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The pelvic girdle consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What is the role of the ischium?

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The ischium is the lower part of the pelvic bone that supports the weight of the body when sitting.

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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 difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and girdles.

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What bones are included in the shoulder girdle?

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The shoulder girdle includes the clavicle (collarbone) and scapula (shoulder blade).