Appendicular skeleton - Theory

6 important questions on Appendicular skeleton - Theory

How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

126

How to side the clavicle?

Flat end = acromial end = lateral
Thick end = sternal end = medial
Conoid process = inferior/posterior
Curves forward

How to side a scapula?

Glenoid fossa = lateral
Acromion = posterior
Anterior surface = smooth
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How to side a humerus?

Only distal end (below)?
Olecranon fossa = posterior
Medial epicondyle = slightly bigger and sticks out medially

Only proximal end (up)?
Head = medial
tubercles = anterior

How to side a an ulna?

Duimkant
Radial notch = lateral

Only the distal end?
Interosseous crest = lateral

How to side a radius?

Pinkkant
Ulnar notch = medial
Head = anterior medial

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