Appendicular Skeleton

Front

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

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.

Front

What bone forms the lateral malleolus, the 'outside bump' around the ankle?

Back

Fibula

Front

What is the name of the single bone that forms the upper arm?

Back

Humerus

Front

What are the bones in the foot that are known as metatarsals?

Back

The metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot located between the tarsal bones and the phalanges.

Front

What is the function of the distal styloid processes of the radius and ulna?

Back

They are sites of attachment for the wrists.

Front

Which part of the scapula articulates with the clavicle?

Back

Acromion

Front

What are tarsal bones?

Back

Tarsal bones are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

Front

What is the role of the pelvic girdle?

Back

The pelvic girdle supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing and connects the legs to the trunk.

Front

How many bones are in the human appendicular skeleton?

Back

There are 126 bones in the human appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the function of the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that allows for a wide range of motion at the shoulder and elbow joints.