14
total number of phalanges in the hand
8
total number of carpals in a wrist
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum and pisiform
name the carpals lateral to medial in proximal row
trapezium, trapezoid, capitate and hamate
carpals in the distal row (lateral to medial)
the scapula does not articulate with the axial skeleton (the clavicle does via sternum)
pectoral girdle important things
the only site of attachment of the shoulder girdles to axial skeleton
sternoclavicular joints
the anterior clavicle and posterior scapula
pectoral girdle consists of which two bones
ability to weight is important, bones are heavy and massive, and attach securely to the skeleton
pelvic girdle
uterus, urinary bladder, small intestine and rectum
organs that are partially protected in the pelvic girdle
region inferior to the pelvic brim which is encircled by bone
true pelvis
illium, ischium and pubis
bones that fuse to form the hip bone
ischium
rough projection that supports body weight when sitting
pubic symphysis
point where the hip bones join anteriorly
iliac crest
superior margin of the coxal bone (hip bone)
acetabulum
deep socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone
sacroiliac joint
joint between axial skeleton and pelvic girdle
femur
longest, strongest bone in the body
fibula
thin, lateral leg bone
greater sciatic notch
permits passage of the sciatic nerve
lesser sciatic notch
notch located inferior to the ischial spine
tibial tuberosity
point where the patellar ligament attaches
patella
kneecap
tibia
shinbone
medial malleolus
medial ankle projection
lateral malleolus
lateral ankle projection
calcaneus
largest tarsal bone
tarsals
ankle bones
metatarsals
bones forming the instep of the foot
obturator foramen
opening in hip bone formed by the pubic and ischial rami
Greater and lesser trochanters
sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur
talus
tarsal bone that “sits” on the calcaneus
tibia
weight-bearing bone of the leg
fibula
tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia
