THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON |
The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones
of the limbs or "appendages."
The forelimb is termed the thoracic limb.
The hind limb is termed the pelvic limb. |
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Thoracic limb
- scapula - shoulder blade
- humerus - long bone of the upper arm
- radius - one of 2 long bones of the forearm
- ulna - one of 2 long bones of the forearm
- carpus - wrist or knee
- metacarpals
- phalanges
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Pelvic limb
- pelvis
- femur - long bone of the thigh
- tibia - one of 2 long bones of the lower leg
- fibula - one of 2 long bones of the lower leg
- tarsus
- metatarsals
- phalanges
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