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Bones of Upper Limb By: Mackenzie Pautler
Bonesof Upper Limb
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Anatomy
11th Grade
12/05/2011

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Term
Pectoral Girdle
Definition
(shoulder) containing the clavicle and scapula (shoulder blade)
Term
Free Part of Upper Limb
Definition

1 humerus (arm)

1 ulna (forearm)

1 radius (forearm)

8 carpals (hand)

Term
Humerus
Definition
  • longest and largest bone of free part of upper limb
  • articulates with genoid cavity of scapula and at the elbow (radius)

 

Term
Ulna
Definition
  • longer of two forearm bones
  • standing anatomically with palms our, is medial (closest to your body)
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Radius
Definition
  • thumb side of forearm
  • only forearm bone that moves if you move your arm
  • standing anatomically with pals facing out, radius is distal to the body facing out)
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Carpus (wrist)
Definition

consists of 8 small bones (carpals)

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  1. scaphoid
  2. trapezium
  3. trapezoid
  4. lunate
  5. pisiform
  6. triquetrum
  7. capitate
  8. hamate
Term
Scaphoid
Definition
most commonly fracture bone in the wrist, closest to the ulna and radius
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Carpal Tunnel
Definition
space between carpal bones and flexor retinaculum
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Surface Features of Scapula
Definition
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Surface Features of the Humerus
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Surface Features of the Ulna
Definition
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Surface Features of the Radius
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