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Chapter 8
Appendicular Skeleton
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 1
03/08/2014

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Term
Clavicle
Definition
Articulates with the manubrium at the sternoclavicular notch
Term
Glenohumeral
Definition
Scapula-humerus
Term
Acrominoclavicular
Definition
Scapula-clavicle
Term
Acromion (Scapula)
Definition
Lateral end of the spine

Projects out
Term
Glenoid cavity (Scapula)
Definition
Shallow depression
Term
Coracoid process (Scapula)
Definition
Projection at the lateral end of the superior border

Where the tendons and ligaments will attach
Term
Supraspinous muscle (Scapula)
Definition
Surface attachment of the supraspinatus muscle
Term
Articulations of the humerus
Definition
Ulna
Radius
Clavicle
Scapula
Term
Greater tubercle (humerus)
Definition
Lateral projection

Distal to the anatomical neck
Term
Capitulum (humerus)
Definition
Rounded knob

Articulates with the head of the radius
Term
Ulna is _______

Radius is ________
Definition
Medial

Lateral
Term
Olecranon
Definition
Proximal end of the ulna
Term
Ulnar tuberosity
Definition
Where the biceps and brachii muscles attach
Term
Styloid process
Definition
Posterior side of the ulna's distal end

Provides attachment for the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL)
Term
Interoseous membrane
Definition
Fibrous connective tissue layer

Connects the ulna and radius
Term
Proximal row of the carpals (lateral to medial)
Definition
Scaphoid (boat like)
Lunate (moon shaped)
Triquetrume (three cornered)
Pisform (pea shaped)
Term
Distal row of the carpals (lateral to medial)
Definition
Trapezium
Trapezoid
Capitate (head shaped)
Hamate (hooked)
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