SkeletalSystemNotes.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Appendicular Skeleton Upper Limb Humerus Long bone of the arm Head articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula Greater and lesser tubercles serve as attachments for muscles Intertubercular groove holds a tendon from the biceps brachii Deltoid tuberosity attaches the deltoid Capitulum articulates with the head of the radius Trochlea articulates with the ulna Coronoid fossa Olecranon fossa Fig 6.14 Appendicular Skeleton Radius Lateral side of the forearm Head articulates with the capitulum of the humerus and fits into the radial notch of the ulna Radial tuberosity attaches a tendon from the biceps brachii Ulnar notch articulates with the head of the ulna Styloid process attaches ligaments that run to the wrist Ulna Longer bone of the forearm Coronoid process articulates with the coronoid fossa when elbow is flexed Olecranon process articulates with the olecranon fossa when the elbow is extended Trochlear notch articulates with the trochlea of the humerus Head articulates with the ulnar notch of the radius Styloid process attaches ligaments that run to the wrist Fig 6.15 Appendicular Skeleton Hand Wrist (carpus) contains eight small bones Metacarpal bones form the palm Phalanges Bones of the fingers The thumb has only two phalanges (proximal and distal) The other fingers have three phalanges each (proximal, middle, and distal) Fig 6.16 Appendicular Skeleton Pelvic Girdle Coxal bones Ilium Ischium Pubis Pubic symphysis Obturator foramen Gender differences Female has broader hips Female pelvis is wider Female inlet and outlet of the true pelvis are wider Female pelvic cavity is more shallow Female bones are lighter and thinner Female pubic arch is wider Fig 6.17 Appendicular Skeleton Lower Limb Femur Longest and strongest bone in the body Head fits into acetabulum of coxal bone Greater and lesser trochanters attach muscles of the thigh and buttocks Linea aspera attach