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Axial Skeleton

Part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Perimysium

Connective tissue that encircles a group of muscle fibers to form a fascicle.

Suture

Type of joint between the two parietal bones.

Right lower quadrant

One of the four quadrants of the abdomino-pelvic cavity.

Scapula

Best example of a flat bone in the upper limb.

Long bones

Classification of bones based on their shape.

Metacarpus

The usual number of metacarpal bones is 5.

Transverse Plane

Anatomical plane that divides the body into upper and lower parts.

Anatomical Position of the Arm

In the anatomical position, the arm is close to the side.

Pronation

Movement that turns the palm of the hand to face backwards.

Intervertebral Joint

Example of a gliding joint.

Palm Direction in Anatomical Position

The palm of the hand faces anterior in the anatomical position.

Humerus

Bone that forms the skeleton of the arm.

Hip

Best example of an irregular bone in the lower limb.

Syndesmosis

Type of fibrous joint.

Gomphosis

Joint present between the tooth and its socket.

Coronal Plane

Plane that divides the body into anterior and posterior parts.

Skeletal Muscle

Muscle type that is under voluntary control.

Face Direction in Anatomical Position

In the anatomical position, the face is directed forwards.

Endomysium

Connective tissue that surrounds each individual muscle fiber.