MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SYNAPTIC PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The arms and legs are part of the
A
axial skeleton
B
appendicular skeleton
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1: Appendicular skeleton: The appendicular skeleton is composed of the bones of the pectoral limbs (arm, forearm, hand), the pelvic limbs (thigh, leg, foot), the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The appendicular skeleton is divided into six major regions: Shoulder girdle (4 bones)-Left and right clavicle (2) and scapula (2). Arms and forearms (6 bones)-Left and right humerus (2) (arm), ulna (2) and radius (2) (forearm).

Detailed explanation-3: -Skull is a part of axial skeleton.

Detailed explanation-4: -The appendicular skeleton refers to the bones of the appendages, also known as the limbs. This includes the bones in the arms and legs and the bones that attach them to the axial skeleton. The upper appendages, or arms, are attached to the trunk of the body through the shoulder girdle, or pectoral girdle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Upper Limb. Shoulder girdle: Clavicle. Scapula. Arm. Humerus. Forearm. Radius. Ulna. Wrist or carpal bones. Scaphoid. Lunate. Lower Limb. Pelvic girdle (hip or coxal bone) Ilium. Ischium. Pubis. Thigh. Femur. Leg. Tibia. Fibula. Tarsal bones. Talas. 25-Jul-2022

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