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Appendicular Skeleton – arms, legs, pectoral and pelvic girdles A.Pectoral Girdle 1.Clavicle – collarbone 2.Scapula – shoulder blades (triangular) This.

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1 Appendicular Skeleton – arms, legs, pectoral and pelvic girdles A.Pectoral Girdle 1.Clavicle – collarbone 2.Scapula – shoulder blades (triangular) This girdle is easily dislocated because it is light and allows for exceptionally free movement.

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5 B.Upper limb 1.Arm – Humerus – typical long bone. 2.Forearm a.Radius – lateral bone in anatomic position. b.Ulna – medial bone in anatomic position.

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8 3. Hand a. Carpals – 2 rows of 4 bones each form wrist. b. Metacarpals – form the palm of the hand. c. Phalanges – form the fingers; 3 bones each.

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11 C.Pelvic Girdle – supports weight of body, attachment for legs. Coxal bones (2); large and heavy; 3 fused bones: a. Ilium – large flaring bone. b. Ischium – most inferior part. c. Pubis – anterior part of bone.

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13 How are male and female pelvises different? 1. Bones of female pelvis – lighter and thinner. 2. Female ilia are more flared. 3. Female inlet is larger for childbirth.

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15 D.Lower Limb 1.Thigh – femur – heaviest, strongest bone in the body. Patella – protects joint between thigh and leg 2.Leg: a.Tibia – shinbone; larger and more medial. b.Fibula – thin and stick-like.

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18 3. Foot – supports the weight of the body a. Tarsals – heel and ankle b. Metatarsals – sole of foot and arch c. Phalanges – toes; each toe has 3 phalanges except for big toe which has 2

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