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what are the four features of the clavicle you need to know

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the acromial (lateral) end
the sternal (medial) end
the conoid tubercle
the subclavian groove

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which end of the clavicle are medial/lateral

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the acromial end is lateral and the sternal end is medial

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where does the acromial end of the clavicle connect

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the scapula

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what is the conoid tubercle

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a small rounded process found in the inferior, posterior surface of the clavicle closer to the lateral end of the bone

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what is the subclavian groove

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a groove on the clavicle that runs from the sternal end of the bone to the conoid tubercle on the inferior of the bone

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how can you tell the difference between the sternal and acromial ends of the clavicle

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the sternal end is large thick and roughly quadrilateral/rounded and the acromial end is flat, broad and thin

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what features do you use to side a clavicle

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acromial and sternal ends (lateral vs medial)
the conoid tubercle (posterior vs anterior)
the subclavian groove (inferior vs superior)

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what are the features of the scapula you need to know

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the blade, spine, acromion process and the glenoid fossa

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what is the blade of the scapula

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the large blade like flat section

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what is the spine of the scapula

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a prominent ridge of bone crossing obliquely across the upper posterior surface of the shoulder

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what does the spine of the scapula end at

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the acromoin process (superior)

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what is the glenoid fossa of the scapula

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a shallow depression in the scapula which the head of the humerus articulates with

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what is the coracoid process of the scapula

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a superior and more anterior process above the glenoid fossa

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what features can you use to side the scapula

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the spine (anterior vs posterior)
the acromion process (superior vs inferior)
the glenoid fossa (medial vs lateral)

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what are the features of the humerus you need to know

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the head, shaft, deltoid tuberosity, capitulum and trochlea

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what is the head of the humerus

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the semi-spherical structure at the proximal end of the bone that articulates with the scapula

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what is the shaft of the humerus

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the long thin section between the proximal and distal ends of the bone

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what is the deltoid tuberosity

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a rough, v shaped elevation located on the mid shaft (anterolateral surface)

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what is the capitulum of the humerus

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a shot rounded and convex bony eminence located on the lateral, distal anterior surface of the humerus

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what is the trochlea of the humerus

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a smooth pulley-shaped articular surface on the medial, distal end of the humerus

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what features can you use to side the humerus

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the head (superior vs inferior)
the deltoid tuberosity (lateral vs medial)
the trochlea (anterior vs posterior)

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what are the features of the radius you need to know

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the head and the shaft

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when is anatomical position is the ulna medial or lateral to the radius

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medial

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what is the head of the radius

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a cylindrical, disc shaped structure at the proximal end of the radius bone

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what is the shaft of the radius
the long slightly curved middle portion of the bone extending from the radial tuberosity to the distal end
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what is the radial tuberosity
a prominent, oval-shaped bony projection located on the medial side of the proximal radius, just below the neck, it generally faces anteriorly
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what is the styloid process of the radius
a strong, conical bony projection on the lateral side of the distal radius
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what features can you use to side the radius
the head (superior vs inferior) the radial tuberosity (anterior vs posterior) the styloid process (lateral vs medial
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what are the features of the ulna
the trochlear notch, the olecranon process, the radial notch, the shaft
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what is the trochlear notch of the ulna
a large, C-shaped concave articular surface on the proximal end of the ulna that forms the primary hinge joint of the elbow by articulating with the trochlea of the humerus (anterior)
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what is the olecranon process of the ulna
the thick curved bony tip of the ulna at the back of the elbow (superior)
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what is the radial notch of the ulna
a small, concave articular depression located on the lateral side of the coronoid process of the ulna, just below the elbow
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what is the ulnar shaft
the long tapering portion of the ulna bone, which has a sharp interosseous border and is primarily triangular in cross section, becoming round only at its distal end
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what features can you use to side the ulna
the olecranon process (superior vs inferior) the trochlear notch (anterior vs posterior) the radial notch (lateral vs medial)
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what do the metacarpals consist of
a proximal base (wrist end), a central shaft and a distal head (finger end)
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what do the heads of the metacarpals form
the knuckles
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what do the base of the metacarpals articulate with
the carpal bones
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what are the features of the hip bones
ilium, ischium, pubis and acetabulum
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what are the features of the femur that you need to know
the head, neck, shaft, greater trochanter, medial and lateral condyles, patella groove and lesser tubercle
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what is the head of the femur
the smooth rounded proximal end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis
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what is the neck of the femur
a pyramidal bone section connecting the femoral head to the shaft
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what is the shaft of the femur
the diaphysis
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what is the greater trochanter of the femur
a large palpable bony projection at the proximal lateral end of the femur that serves as a critical attachment site for the gluteal muscles and hip rotators
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what are the medial and lateral condyles of the femur
two large, rounded, articular projections at the distal end of the femur that form the knee joint by articulating with the tibia and patella
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what is the patellar groove
a smooth concave channel on the anterior distal femur between the condyles, acting as a track for the patella during flexion and extension of the knee
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what is the lesser tubercle (trochanter) of the femur
a blunt, bony projection on the posteromedial aspect of the proximal femur located below the femoral neck
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what features can you use to side the femur
the lateral and medial condyles (inferior vs superior) the head (lateral vs medial) the greater trochanter (posterior vs anterior)
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what are the features of the tibia
the tibial tiberosity, the shaft and the medial malleolus
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what is the tibial tuberosity
a prominent, bony elevation on the anterior proximal aspect of the tibia
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what is the shaft of the tibia
the diaphysis
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what is the medial malleolus of the tibia
the prominent rounded bony projection on the inner side of the ankle formed by the distal end of the tibia
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what are the lateral and medial condyles of the tibia
the large, widened proximal ends of the tibia (shinbone) that articulate with the femur to form the knee joint
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what features can you use to side the tibia
the tibial tuberosity (anterior vs posterior) the lateral/medial condyles (superior vs inferior) the medial malleolus (lateral vs medial)
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which is more medial the tibia or the fibula
the tibia
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what are the features of the fibula
the lateral malleolus, the styloid process and the head
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what is the lateral malleolus of the fibula
the prominent, bony knob on the lateral side of the ankle forming the end of the fibula bone
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what is styloid process of the fibula
a bony projection that extends upwards from the postolateral aspect of the fibulas head
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what is the fibular head
the prominent, palpable bony knob on the outer, upper aspect of the lower leg, located just below the knee joint
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what features can you use to side the fibula
the lateral malleolus (lateral vs medial) the head (superior vs inferior) the styloid process (posterior vs anterior)
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how many tarsals and carpals do we have
8 carpals and 7 tarsals
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what do the heads of the metatarsals form
the ball of the foot
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what are the two tarsals you need to know
the calcareous and the talus
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what are the features of the vertebrae
the vertebral body, the vertebral arch and the vertebral foramen
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what are the features of the sternum
the manubrium, the body and the xiphoid process
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what are the features of the ribs
the neck and head
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