EXSS 175: The Appendicular Skeleton (UE) Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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EXSS 175: The Appendicular Skeleton
(UE) Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
Appendicular skeleton

Ans: -Includes all bones that make up the UP and LE which
includes bones that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton
-Includes bones that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton


Upper Extremity Appendicular Bones

Ans: Scapula (2), Clavicle (2), Humerus (2), Radius (2), Ulna (2),
Carpals (8/side), Metacarpals (5/side), Phalanges (14/side)


-64 Total bones


Pectoral/Shoulder Girdle

Ans: Attaches upper extremity bones to axial skeleton and
consists of the scapula and clavicle


Scapula

Ans: Large, triangular, flat bone on posterior thorax between
2nd and 7th ribs


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Scapula Borders

Ans: Superior, Medial (Vertebral), and lateral (axillary)


Scapula Angles

Ans: Superior at T2 (second rib level) and Inferior at T7
(Seventh rib level)


Scapular Spine

Ans: Sharp ridge widening to flat acromion process at T4 (4th
rib)
-Separates inferior and superior muscles


Scapular Notch

Ans: Supra-scapular nerve and artery supply from top to
bottom of musculatire of the bone


Fossae

Ans: Supraspinous, Infraspinous, Glenoid, and Subscapular




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