Study questions The Appendicular Skeleton
1) What bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
5) Which appendicular bone of the upper limb is most commonly fractured in a fall? Clavicle
6) Describe the articulation of the clavicle with the scapula. The clavicle articulates with the
scapula distally with the acromion.
7) The clavicle articulates with the scapula at the Acromion.
8) What are the features of the proximal end of the humerus? Consists of a head, anatomical
neck, great n lesser tubercles.
9) The depression on the posterior surface at the distal end of the humerus is the Olecranon Fossa
10) What is a forearm bone? Radius (lateral) Ulna (medial)
11) What surface features does the ulna possess? Olecranon, styloid process, & trochlear notch
15) The bones that form the palm are the Metacarpals
16) The bones that give the hand a wide range of motion are the Carpals.
17) The bones that form the fingers are the Phalanges.
18) The carpus contains 8 bones.
19) What bones make up upper limb? Scapula, Clavicle, Humerus, Ulna, Radius, Carpals,
Metacarpals, Phalanges.
20) What bones make up the pelvis? Ilium, ischium, pubis, acetabulum, obturator foramen.
21) What bone articulates with the coxal bone at the acetabulum? Femur
22) Each one of the coxal bones is formed by the fusion of 3 bones.
23) The largest component coxal bone is the Ilium.
24) The superior border of the ilium that acts as a point of attachment for both ligaments and
muscles is the iliac crest.
25) The greater sciatic notch is a feature on the Ilium.
26) The sacrum articulates with the Ilium .
27) When seated, the weight of the body is borne by the ischial tuberosities.
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