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The Appendicular Skeleton Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Limbs (appendages) Pectoral girdle Pelvic girdle
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The Appendicular Skeleton Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Composed of two bones Clavicle – collarbone Scapula – shoulder blade These bones allow the upper limb to have exceptionally free movement
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Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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Bones of the Upper Limb Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The arm is formed by a single bone Humerus
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Bones of the Upper Limb Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The forearm has two bones Ulna Radius
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Bones of the Upper Limb Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The hand Carpals – wrist Metacarpals – palm Phalanges – fingers
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Bones of the Pelvic Girdle Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Hip bones Composed of three pair of fused bones Ilium Ischium Pubic bone The total weight of the upper body rests on the pelvis Protects several organs Reproductive organs Urinary bladder Part of the large intestine
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The Pelvis Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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Gender Differences of the Pelvis Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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Bones of the Lower Limbs Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The thigh has one bone Femur – thigh bone
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Bones of the Lower Limbs Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The leg has two bones Tibia Fibula
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Bones of the Lower Limbs Copyright © 2003 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings The foot Tarsus – ankle Metatarsals – sole Phalanges – toes
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