1-Pectoral (Shoulder) girdle:- it connects the free Upper limbs to the axial skeleton and it consists of posterior element which called the scapula and anterior element which called the clavicle. 2-Pelvic girdle:- it connects the free lower limbs to the axial skeleton and consists of three Bones:-
A-Pubic B-Ischium C- Ilium, they Unit to form the hip bone
3-Bones of the Upper limb:- each side consists of:-
1-Humerus: in the Arm 2-Radius and Ulna: in the Forearm 3-Carpal: in the Wrist 4-Metacarpal and phalanges: in the hand 4-Bones of the Lower Limb:- each side consists of:-
1-Femur: in the Thigh 2-Pattela, Tibia and Fibula: in the Leg 3-Tarsal, Metatarsal and Phalanges: in the Foot.
# both Girdle articulate with the distal freely moveable parts of limb by Ball & Socket Joints.
# the first segment each limb containing a single element Humerus for upper limb, and Femur for lower limbs.
# The Second segment of each limb containing two elements Radius & Ulna for the upper limb, Tibia & Fibula for lower limbs.
Classification of Bones.
Bones classified according to their shape in to (4) types:
1-long bone:- vary in length from finger to thigh but tend to have enlarged upper & lower ends which called (Epiphysis) and shaft which called (Diaphysis). 2-Short bone:- -Wrist and Foot 3-Flat bone:- -Sternum and vault of the Skull 4-Irregular bone:- -vertebral column.
Function of the Bones
It has Five basic functions:- 1-Shape and Support :- it gives shape and support to the body
2-Attachment of muscles :- provides point of attachment of Muscles (Movement)
3-Protection: - it protects the internal organs from the injury and traumas.
4-Storage: - bone store several minerals that can be distributed to many parts of the body.
5-Production :- bone product Blood cells.
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By:- Abdulmunim Ahmed Mohamed (Munim)
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Post by: SadiaH on October 12, 2013, 05:22:04 AM
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Post by: SadiaH on October 12, 2013, 05:41:50 AM
Anyone who is studying MSK...should def help these videos..I thought it was very helpful as to 1st year med school... make sure you do all of it... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDXUwErttJA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDXUwErttJA)