Appendicular Bones

Pectoral girdle

Consists of a clavicle and scapula, attaching the upper limb to the axial skeleton.

Clavicle

Also known as the collarbone; lies horizontally across the anterior part of the thorax.

Scapula

Also known as the shoulder blade; situated in the superior part of the posterior thorax.

Humerus

The longest and largest bone of the upper limb.

Ulna

The bone located on the medial aspect of the forearm, longer than the radius.

Radius

The smaller bone located on the lateral aspect of the forearm.

Pelvic girdle

Consists of two hip bones that support the vertebral column and pelvic viscera.

Ilium

The superior portion of the hip bone.

Ischium

The inferior, posterior portion of the hip bone.

Pubis

The anterior and inferior part of the hip bone.

False pelvis

The lower portion of the abdomen situated superior to the pelvic brim.

True pelvis

Surrounds the pelvic cavity and houses the rectum, urinary bladder, and reproductive organs.

Femur

The longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body.

Patella

Also known as the kneecap; a small triangular bone located anterior to the knee joint.

Tibia

The larger, medial, weight-bearing bone of the leg.

Fibula

The smaller bone parallel to and lateral of the tibia.

Tarsal bones

Seven bones located in the proximal region of the foot.

Metatarsals

Five bones located in the intermediate region of the foot.

Phalanges

Fourteen bones located in the distal part of the foot (toes).