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, and the bones of the arms and legs.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Name the bones that make up the human hand.

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

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What is the function of the femur?

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

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Identify the bone that forms the knee joint.

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The bone that forms the knee joint is the femur, along with the tibia and patella.

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What are the three bones that make up the pelvic girdle?

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

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

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The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects the humerus (upper arm bone) to the clavicle (collarbone) and provides attachment points for muscles.

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Define the term 'phalanges'.

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Phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes. Each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), while the thumb has two.

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What is the significance of the radius and ulna?

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The radius and ulna are the two long bones in the forearm. The radius is located on the thumb side, while the ulna is on the opposite side, and they allow for the rotation of the wrist.

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How many carpal bones are in the human wrist?

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There are eight carpal bones in the human wrist.

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What is the function of the patella?

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