Human Anatomy 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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Name the bones that make up the human hand.

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The human hand consists of 27 bones: 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, and 14 phalanges.

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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 heel of the foot.

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The calcaneus is the bone that forms the heel of the foot.

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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), while the thumb has two.

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What is the role of the patella?

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

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Name the three bones that make up the pelvic girdle.

Back

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

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What is the function of the scapula?

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

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

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The clavicle is commonly referred to as the collarbone.

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What are carpals?

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