Divisions of skeletal system & descriptive terms

Axial

Appendicular

Splanchnic

3 divisions of skeletal system

Projection

refers to a protusion on the bone

Depression

refers to a cavity in the bone

Perforation

refers to an opening in the bone

Articulation

refers to a “connection” to two different bones

Scapula

clavicle

Coracoid

Bones that can be found at the shoulder

Humerus

bone can be found in the arm

radius

ulna

Bones that can be found in forearm

Carpals

metacarpals

phalanges

Bones that can be found in manus

Pelvic girdle

bone that can be found in the hip

Femur

bone that can be found in thigh

Tibula

Fibula

Bones that can be found in True leg/crus

Tarsals

Metatarsals

Phalanges

bones that can be found in Pes