1.  Appendicular Skeleton

2. The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle  Composed of 2 bones  Clavicle – collarbone  Scapula – shoulder blade  These bones allow the upper limbs to have exceptionally free movement

3. Bones of the Shoulder Girdle

4. Bones of the Upper Limb  The arm is formed by a single bone  Humerus

5. Bones of the Upper Limb  The forearm has 2 bones:  Ulna  Radius

6. Bones of the Upper Limb  The hand  Carpals – wrist  Metacarpals – palm  Phalanges - fingers

7. Put it all together…

8. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle  Hip Bones  Composed of three pair of fused bones  Ilium  Ischium  Pubic bone  The total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis  Protects several organs  Reproductive organs  Urinary bladder  Part of the large intestine

9. The Pelvis

10. Gender differences of the Pelvis  F. inlet is larger and more circular  F. ilia flare more laterally  F. sacrum shorter & less curved  F. pubic arch is more rounded b/c the angle of the pubic arch is greater  Why the differences?!  Dimensions of the F. pelvis are very important for childbirth

11. Bones of the Lower Limb  The thigh has one bone  Femur

12. Bones of the Lower Limbs  The leg has 2 bones  Tibia  Fibula

13. Bones of the Lower Limb  The foot  Tarsus – ankle  Metatarsals – sole  Phalanges - toes

14. Put it all together…