Apendicular Skeleton

Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs

Pectoral Girdle Also called the shoulder girdle Consists of the… clavicles scapulae supports upper limbs

Arms Upper Arms Humerus Lower Arms Radius Ulna The olecranon process on the end of the ulna makes up the point of the elbow

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Shoulder Joint

Elbow Joint

Wrist Joint/Hand

Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

Pelvic Girdle Composed primarily of the Coxae (2) (hip bones) supports trunk of body protects viscera

Pelvic Girdle Composed primarily of the Coxae (2) (hip bones) supports trunk of body protects viscera

Greater and Lesser Pelvis Greater Pelvis lumbar vertebrae posteriorly iliac bones laterally abdominal wall anteriorly Lesser Pelvis sacrum and coccyx posteriorly lower ilium, ischium, and pubis bones laterally and anteriorly

Male and Female Pelvis Female iliac bones more flared broader hips pubic arch angle greater more distance between ischial spines and ischial tuberosities sacral curvature shorter and flatter lighter bones

Legs Upper Legs Femur Lower Legs Tibia Much more robust bone Fibula

Knee Joint

Ankle Joint/Foot