The Bony Thorax Consists of three parts Sternum
The Bony Thorax Consists of three parts Sternum Ribs True ribs (pairs 1– 7) False ribs (pairs 8– 12) Floating ribs (pairs 11– 12) Thoracic vertebrae (T 1 -T 12)
The Appendicular Skeleton
Pectoral Girdle (Shoulder) Clavicle—collarbone Scapula—shoulder blade Allow for exceptional free movement
Pectoral Girdle (Shoulder)
Pectoral Girdle (Shoulder)
Upper Limbs Humerus Forms the upper arm Single bone
Upper Limbs Forearm (2 bones) Ulna Radius
Hands Carpals (wrist) Metacarpals (palm) Phalanges (fingers)
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle Formed by 2 coxal bones Coxal bones composed of 3 pairs of fused bones Ilium Ischium Pubis Total weight of body rests here!!
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Gender differences
The female inlet is larger and more circular bones are lighter and thinner The female ilia flare more laterally The female sacrum is shorter and less curved The female pubic arch is more rounded (accute vs. obtuse)
Bones of the Lower Limbs Femur Thigh The heaviest, strongest bone in the body
Foot Tarsals Two largest tarsals Calcaneus (heelbone) Talus Metatarsals—sole Phalanges—toes
Arches of the foot 3 arches Two longitudinal One transverse
Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Types of Synovial Joints based on shape
Plane Joint
Hinge Joint
Pivot Joint
Types of Synovial Joints based on shape
Condyloid Joint
Saddle Joint
Ball and Socket Joint
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