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Shoulder Girdle
Composed of:
- Scapula
- Clavicle
Connects the upper limbs to the Axial skeleton at only one place - the sternoclavicle articulation
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Upper Limbs
Composed of:
- Humerus - forms the upper arm, largest bone above the waist, is a long bone
- Radius (on thumb side) and Ulna - forms the lower arm, are long bones
- Carpals - wrist bones, all short bones
- Metacarpals - bones in the palm of the hand, also short bones
- Phalanges - bones of the fingers (and toes), also short bones
Pelvic Girdle
Composed of:
- Illium - top portion of pelvis, the hip bones, one on each side
- Ischium - middle portion, one on each side
- Pubis - most inferior portion, two bones join at pubic symphysis (an amphiarthrotic joint)
Connects the lower limbs to the axial skeleton
Lower Limbs
Composed of:
- Femur - forms upper leg, largest and strongest bone in the body, a long bone
- Tibia (shinbone) and Fibula - form lower leg, both long bones
- Patella - forms the kneecap, is a flat bone
- Tarsals - form the ankle, are short bones
- Calcaneus - the 'heel' bone, is a large tarsal bone - Metatarsals - form the foot, are short bones
- Phalanges - form the toes (and fingers), are short bones
The feet are bound by ligaments which form the arches needed for added support and springiness.
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