PECTORAL GIRDLE AND UPPER LIMB
radius head
A round, articular structure on the proximal end of the radius.
capitilum
Lateral to the trochlea, articulates with the head of the radius to form the humeroradial joint
Trochlea
a smooth, grooved articular process shaped like a pulley
coronoid fossa
anterior depression that receives the coronoid process of the ulna during forearm flexion
Metacarpals
bones of the hand
head
bony expansion carried on a narrow neck, articulates with the head of the humerous
Clavicle
collar bone
Pectoral girdle also
consists of 2 clavicles and 2 scapulae
acromion process
extension of the scapula, which forms the high point of the shoulder
radial tuberosity
insertion of biceps brachii
ulna head
knob-shaped; articulates with a notch on the radius and a wrist bone
olecranon fossa
located on the posterior side of the distal end of the humerus superior to the trochlea and articulates with the olecranon process of the ulna
olecranon process
projection at the upper end of the ulna that forms the bony point of the elbow
Phalanges
proximal, middle, distal
carpal bones
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, trapezoid, capitate, hamate
Scapula
shoulder blade
glenoid cavity
socket in scapular that receives head of humerus
pectoral girdle
the pectoral girdles attach the bones of the upper extremities to the axial skeleton.
coronoid process
triangular eminence projecting forward from the upper and front part of the ulna.
Humerous
upper arm bone