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AN8.1-4 | Introduction to Features of individual bones (Upper Limb)
Learning Objectives
- Identify the clavicle, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones; determine their side and anatomical position (AN8.1)
- Describe the important features and joint formations of each upper limb bone (AN8.1)
- Demonstrate important muscle attachments on each bone (AN8.2)
- Identify and name the bones of the articulated hand; specify the parts of metacarpals and phalanges; enumerate the peculiarities of the pisiform (AN8.3)
- Describe scaphoid fracture and explain the anatomical basis of avascular necrosis of the scaphoid (AN8.4)
INSTRUCTIONS
Work through the five sections in order. Each section introduces 3–4 key terms; bold them in your notes. Complete the self-check questions before moving on. Have your atlas and a bone specimen (or diagram) alongside as you read.
References
- Gray's Anatomy for Students (Drake et al.) — Chapter 7: Upper Limb (Textbook)
- BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy, Vol. 1 — Upper Limb (Textbook)
- Clinically Oriented Anatomy (Moore et al.) — Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb (Textbook)
- OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e — Ch 8: The Appendicular Skeleton (CC BY 4.0) (Open Access)
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