Appendicular skeleton Review

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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 point.

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What is the ilium?

Back

The ilium is the largest bone of the pelvis, forming the upper part of the hip bone.

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What is the clavicle?

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The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.

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What is the calcaneus?

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The calcaneus, or heel bone, is the largest bone in the foot and forms the foundation of the rear part of the foot.

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What is the medial epicondyle?

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The medial epicondyle is a bony prominence on the inner side of the humerus, serving as an attachment point for muscles and ligaments.

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What bones make up the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that attach them to the axial skeleton.

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What is the function 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 are tarsals?

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

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What is the role of the radius?

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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.

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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.