Appendicular skeleton review

Front

What is the ilium?

Back

The ilium is the largest bone of the pelvis, forming the upper part of the coxal bone.

Front

What does the head of the humerus articulate with?

Back

The head of the humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

Front

Which bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm?

Back

The radius is located on the thumb side of the forearm.

Front

What is attached to the tibial tuberosity by a ligament?

Back

The patella is attached to the tibial tuberosity by the patellar ligament.

Front

What is the ischium?

Back

The ischium is one of the three bones that make up the coxal bone, located in the lower part of the pelvis.

Front

What is the pubis?

Back

The pubis is the front portion of the coxal bone, contributing to the pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the acetabulum?

Back

The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint, where the femur articulates with the pelvis.

Front

What is the function of the patella?

Back

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

Front

What bones make up the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Front

What is the role of the glenoid cavity?

Back

The glenoid cavity allows for the articulation of the humerus, forming the shoulder joint.