Appendicular Skeleton

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A set of vocabulary flashcards covering essential terms and definitions related to the appendicular skeleton.

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Appendicular skeleton

Consists of 126 bones that make up the limbs and girdles, primarily responsible for movement and weight transfer.

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Pectoral girdle

Connects the upper limbs to the axial skeleton, allowing a large range of motion but with less stability.

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Clavicle

A long S-shaped bone that connects the upper limb to the trunk; acts as a strut for shoulder positioning.

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Scapula

Flat, triangular bones that form the shoulder blades, allowing attachment for rotator cuff muscles.

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Acetabulum

Deep socket in the coxal bone that accommodates the femoral head for the hip joint.

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Coxal bone

Hip bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

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Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the body, forming the thigh and articulating with the hip and knee.

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Tibia

The medial, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg (shin bone).

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Fibula

The lateral bone of the lower leg, primarily providing stabilization of the ankle.

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Phalanges

Bones of the fingers and toes; they include proximal, middle, and distal segments.