Appendicular Skeleton

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

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What bones make up the shoulder girdle?

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

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What are the main bones of the arm?

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The main bones of the arm are the humerus (upper arm), radius (forearm on the thumb side), and ulna (forearm on the pinky side).

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What is the function of the femur?

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The femur is the thigh bone and is the longest bone in the body. It supports the weight of the body and allows for leg movement.

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What bones are found in the hand?

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The bones in the hand include the carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals (bones of the hand), and phalanges (finger bones).

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What is the role of the pelvis?

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The pelvis supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing, and it protects the pelvic organs.

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What are metatarsals?

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Metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.

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What is the difference between the radius and ulna?

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The radius is located on the thumb side of the forearm, while the ulna is on the pinky side. They allow for rotation of the forearm.

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What is the coxal bone?

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The coxal bone, or hip bone, is made up of three fused bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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What is the significance of the tarsals?

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Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and help in weight-bearing and movement.