Appendicular Skeleton

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Clavicle

Articulates with sternum at sternoclavicular joint

<p>Articulates with sternum at sternoclavicular joint</p>
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Acromial end of clavicle (acromion)

Articulates with clavicle

<p>Articulates with clavicle</p>
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Sternal end of clavicle

Articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint

<p>Articulates with the manubrium of the sternum at the sternoclavicular joint</p>
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Scapula

Connects with the humerus and clavicle

<p>Connects with the humerus and clavicle</p>
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Acromial process of scapula (acromion)

Articulates with clavicle

<p>Articulates with clavicle</p>
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Coracoid process of scapula

Attachment for muscle

<p>Attachment for muscle</p>
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Spine of scapula

Attachment for muscle

<p>Attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Glenoid fossa of scapula</p>

Glenoid fossa of scapula

Shallow cavity that articulates with the head of the humerus.

<p>Shallow cavity that articulates with the head of the humerus. </p>
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<p>Subscapular fossa</p>

Subscapular fossa

Provides attachment for the subscapular muscle

<p>Provides attachment for the subscapular muscle</p>
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Supraspinous fossa

Depression superior to scapular spine, provides attachment for muscle

<p>Depression superior to scapular spine, provides attachment for muscle</p>
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Infraspinous fossa

Depression inferior to scapular spine, provides attachment for muscle

<p>Depression inferior to scapular spine, provides attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Lateral (axillary) border of scapula</p>

Lateral (axillary) border of scapula

The edge of the scapula that faces the lateral aspect of the body, provides attachment for muscle

<p>The edge of the scapula that faces the lateral aspect of the body, provides attachment for muscle </p>
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<p>Medial (vertebral) border of scapula</p>

Medial (vertebral) border of scapula

The edge of the scapula that faces the vertebral aspect of the body, provides attachment for muscle

<p>The edge of the scapula that faces the vertebral aspect of the body, provides attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Superior border of scapula</p>

Superior border of scapula

The edge of the scapula that faces the head of the body, provides attachment for muscle

<p>The edge of the scapula that faces the head of the body, provides attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Inferior angle of scapula</p>

Inferior angle of scapula

Junction of medial and lateral scapular borders

<p>Junction of medial and lateral scapular borders</p>
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<p>Superior angle of scapula</p>

Superior angle of scapula

Junction of superior and medial scapular borders

<p>Junction of superior and medial scapular borders</p>
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Right humerus

Which side bone is this?

<p>Which side bone is this?</p>
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Left humerus

Which side bone is this?

<p>Which side bone is this?</p>
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Humerus 

Long bone of upper limb

<p>Long bone of upper limb</p>
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<p>Head of humerus</p>

Head of humerus

Articulates with glenoid cavity of scapula to form glenohumeral joint

<p>Articulates with glenoid cavity of scapula to form glenohumeral joint </p>
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Anatomical neck of humerus

Separates head from greater and lesser tubercles

<p>Separates head from greater and lesser tubercles</p>
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Surgical neck of humerus

Attachment for muscles

<p>Attachment for muscles</p>
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<p>Greater tubercle of humerus&nbsp;</p>

Greater tubercle of humerus 

Provides attachment for muscles (prominent posterior and lateral projections)

<p>Provides attachment for muscles (prominent posterior and lateral projections)</p>
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<p>Lesser tubercle of humerus&nbsp;</p>

Lesser tubercle of humerus 

Provides attachment for muscle (prominent anterior projection)

<p>Provides attachment for muscle (prominent anterior projection)</p>
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<p>Intertubercular groove (sulcus)</p>

Intertubercular groove (sulcus)

Provides attachment for muscle (prominent groove between greater and lesser tubercles)

<p>Provides attachment for muscle (prominent groove between greater and lesser tubercles)</p>
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Deltoid tuberosity

Provides attachment for muscle (roughened area between midshaft on anterolateral surface)

<p>Provides attachment for muscle (roughened area between midshaft on anterolateral surface)</p>
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<p>Lateral epicondyle of humerus</p>

Lateral epicondyle of humerus

Provide attachment for hand extensor muscles (lateral projection near elbow)

<p>Provide attachment for hand extensor muscles (lateral projection near elbow)</p>
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<p>Medial epicondyle of humerus</p>

Medial epicondyle of humerus

Provides attachment for hand flexor muscles (medial subcutaneous projection near elbow)

<p>Provides attachment for hand flexor muscles (medial subcutaneous projection near elbow)</p>
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<p>Capitulum of humerus </p>

Capitulum of humerus

Articulates with head of radius (dome-shaped surface lateral to trochlea)

<p>Articulates with head of radius (dome-shaped surface lateral to trochlea)</p>
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<p>Trochlea of humerus  </p>

Trochlea of humerus

Articulates with trochlear notch of ulna

<p>Articulates with trochlear notch of ulna </p>
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<p>Coronoid fossa of humerus</p>

Coronoid fossa of humerus

Allows full flexion of the elbow joint

<p>Allows full flexion of the elbow joint</p>
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Olecranon fossa of humerus

Allows full flexion of the elbow joint

<p>Allows full flexion of the elbow joint</p>
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<p>Radius</p>

Radius

Long thin bone in the forearm

<p>Long thin bone in the forearm</p>
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<p>Head of radius</p>

Head of radius

Articulates with capitulum of humerus and radial notch of ulna

<p>Articulates with capitulum of humerus and radial notch of ulna</p>
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<p>Neck of radius</p>

Neck of radius

Connects head of radius to the shaft

<p>Connects head of radius to the shaft</p>
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<p>Radial tuberosity (tubercle)</p>

Radial tuberosity (tubercle)

Provides attachment for muscles (roughened projection)

<p>Provides attachment for muscles (roughened projection)</p>
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<p>Radial styloid process</p>

Radial styloid process

Provides attachment for muscles (pointed distal projection)

<p>Provides attachment for muscles (pointed distal projection)</p>
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<p>Ulna</p>

Ulna

Long thin bone of the forearm

<p>Long thin bone of the forearm</p>
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<p>Head of ulna</p>

Head of ulna

Articulates distally with radius and carpal bones

<p>Articulates distally with radius and carpal bones</p>
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<p>Olecranon process of ulna</p>

Olecranon process of ulna

Provides attachment for muscle

<p>Provides attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Coronoid process of ulna</p>

Coronoid process of ulna

Stabilizes elbow joint, provides attachment for muscle

<p>Stabilizes elbow joint, provides attachment for muscle</p>
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<p>Trochlear notch of ulna</p>

Trochlear notch of ulna

Articulates with the humerus, and stabilizes elbow joint

<p>Articulates with the humerus, and stabilizes elbow joint</p>
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<p>Styloid process of ulna</p>

Styloid process of ulna

Provides attachment for muscle, stabilizes wrist

<p>Provides attachment for muscle, stabilizes wrist</p>
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<p>Carpals</p>

Carpals

Form wrist joint with radius and ulna

<p>Form wrist joint with radius and ulna</p>
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Scaphoid

Largest bone, attachment to forearm

<p>Largest bone, attachment to forearm</p>
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Lunate

Wrist movement and stability, attachment to forearm

<p>Wrist movement and stability, attachment to forearm</p>
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Triquetrum

Wrist movement and stability

<p>Wrist movement and stability</p>
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Pisiform

Acts as a pulley for tendon leverage

<p>Acts as a pulley for tendon leverage</p>
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Trapezium

Thumb range of motion

<p>Thumb range of motion </p>
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Trapezoid

Wrist movement and stability

<p>Wrist movement and stability</p>
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Capitate

Wrist movement and stability

<p>Wrist movement and stability</p>
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Hamate

Wrist movement and stability,

<p>Wrist movement and stability,</p>
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Metacarpal 1

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Metacarpal 2

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Metacarpal 3

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Metacarpal 4

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Metacarpal 5

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Phalange 1

Enable finger movement

<p>Enable finger movement</p>
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Phalange 2

Enable finger movement

<p>Enable finger movement</p>
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Phalange 3

Enable finger movement

<p>Enable finger movement</p>
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Phalange 4

Enable finger movement

<p>Enable finger movement</p>
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Phalange 5

Enable finger movement

<p>Enable finger movement</p>
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Proximal phalanges

Articulate with metacarpals, allow movement

<p>Articulate with metacarpals, allow movement</p>
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Medial phalanges

Allow flexion and extension of fingers

<p>Allow flexion and extension of fingers</p>
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Distal phalanges

Allow flexion and extension of fingers

<p>Allow flexion and extension of fingers</p>
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Right hand

Which hand is this?

<p>Which hand is this?</p>
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Left hand

Which hand is this?

<p>Which hand is this?</p>
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Coxal bone (hip bone)

Ilium

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Iliac crest

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Iliac fossa

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Greater sciatic notch of ilium

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Ischium

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Ischial tuberosity

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Pubis

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Acetabulum

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Pubic symphysis

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Femur

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RIght femur

Which side bone is this?

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Left femur

Which side bone is this?

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Head of femur

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Neck of femur

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Greater trochanter of femur

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Lesser trochanter of femur

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Medial condyle of femur

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Lateral condyle of femur

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Medial epicondyle of femur

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Lateral epicondyle of femur

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Patella

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Tibia

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Tibial tuberosity

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Medial condyle of tibia

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Lateral condyle of tibia

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Medial malleolus

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Anterior aspect of tibia (anterior border)

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Fibula

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Head of fibula

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Lateral malleolus

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Tarsals

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Talus

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Calcaneus

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