Semester Review Part 2

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and the supporting girdles (shoulder and pelvic girdles) that connect them to the axial skeleton.

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What bone is known as the clavicle?

Back

The clavicle, also known as the collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.

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What is the sacrum?

Back

The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of five vertebrae, and it connects the spine to the pelvis.

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What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist (carpals) to the fingers (phalanges). They form the middle part of the hand.

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What does lateral mean in anatomical terms?

Back

Lateral refers to a position that is farther away from the midline of the body.

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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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What is the pelvis?

Back

The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, composed of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, and it supports the weight of the upper body.

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What is the sternum?

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The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone located in the center of the chest, connecting to the ribs and protecting the heart and lungs.

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What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes; each finger has three phalanges, while the thumb has two.

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What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, providing support and protection for the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs.