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What bones make up the wrist, and what's an easy way to remember them?
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The wrist bones are called carpals; a mnemonic is 'use hand to drive a car'.
Explain the difference between metacarpals and metatarsals.
Metacarpals are bones of the palm, while metatarsals form the arch of the foot.
Name the bones that are part of the lower limb.
Femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges.
What bones constitute the pectoral girdle in the human body?
Scapula and clavicle
What is the significance of the term 'phalanges' in both the hands and feet?
Phalanges refer to the bones of both fingers and toes.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the 'kneecap'?
Patella
Describe the function of the humerus and where it is located.
The humerus is the largest arm bone, located in the upper arm, and it plays a crucial role in arm movement.
Which bones support the body's weight and are part of the lower limbs?
The femur is the primary bone supporting the body's weight in the lower limbs.
Identify the main bones that make up the pelvic girdle.
Ilium, ischium, and pubis.
Where is the acetabulum located, and what is its function?
The acetabulum is located in the pelvic girdle and serves as the socket where the femur joins the pelvic bone.
What is the largest and densest bone in the human body, and where is it located?
The femur, located in the upper leg.
Explain the relationship between the sacral bone and the appendicular skeleton.
The sacral bone is a central part of the axial skeleton but connects to the appendicular skeleton through the pelvic girdle.
Differentiate between the radius and the ulna in terms of location in the forearm.
The radius is located in line with the thumb, while the ulna is opposite the radius.
What are the primary functions of the appendicular skeleton?
Attaches lower limbs to the axial skeleton, transmits weight from the upper body to lower body, supports and protects organs in the pelvic area, and provides attachment points for many muscles.
Which bone is also known as the 'collar bone'?
Clavicle
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