Set: Upper Limb Bone Quiz

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TermDefinition
CapitulumName the lateral condyle of the humerus
Sternal/ body/AcromialList the three parts of the clavicle (from Medial to Lateral)
Coronoid fossaList the anterior depression of the humerus (located at the distal end)
Trapezium/ Trapezoid/ Capitate/ HamateList the distal row of carpals
ScaphoidThe most commonly fractured carpal
Glenoid Fossa (glenoid cavity)The depression that articulates with the head of the humerus
interphalangealjoint found between the phalanges
Acromion ProcessProcess that attaches to the clavicle and makes up the tip of the shoulder
Olecrannon FossaThe Posterior depression of the humerus (located at the distal end)
Deltoid tuberosityV-shaped area on humerus (attachment site for the shoulder muscle)
Interosseusmembrane that attaches the radius to the ulna
Trochlear notchWrench like opening at the proximal end of the ulna
head, shaft, baseList the three parts of a finger bone
pollexanatomical name of the the thumb
carpal tunnelspace between the carpal bones and the flexor retinaculum
Pisiform/ Triquetrum/ Iunate/ ScaphoidList the Proximal row of carpals
Supraspinous fossaThe depression of the scapula that is located above the spine
PhalanxTerm used for a single finger bone
Head of radiusThe structure that articulates with the lateral condyle (not just the bone)
Acromioclavicularterm used for the clavicle and scapula join
32How many bones are found in the upper limb
Scapula, clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalangesList the bones of the upper limb
movementprimary function of the appendicluar skeleton
Middle PhalanxWhat bone is missing in the thumb
Radial TuberosityDistal site for attachment of the biceps brachii
Metacarpalphalangealname of the joints found between the bones of the palm and digits

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Creator mdpreston
Created October 30, 2009
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  1. Acromion Process Process that attaches to the clavicle and makes up the tip of the shoulder - 15 misses
  2. Glenoid Fossa (glenoid cavity) The depression that articulates with the head of the humerus - 11 misses
  3. Trochlear notch Wrench like opening at the proximal end of the ulna - 8 misses
  4. Acromioclavicular term used for the clavicle and scapula join - 7 misses
  5. Metacarpalphalangeal name of the joints found between the bones of the palm and digits - 6 misses
  6. Scapula, clavicle, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges List the bones of the upper limb - 5 misses
  7. Capitulum Name the lateral condyle of the humerus - 5 misses