Appendicular Skeleton
Start with the big picture
The lesson is organized from the pectoral girdle and upper limb to the pelvic girdle and lower limb. It introduces the clavicle and scapula, then the arm, forearm, and hand, including their articulations and selected fracture or dislocation associations. The pelvic section covers the hip bones, sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis, and differences in pelvic shape. The lower-limb discussion follows with the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, foot bones, and arches. Across these sections, the focus is on how skeletal structures support movement and transmit forces, alongside anatomical landmarks that help explain common clinical relevance.
What you'll learn
- Describe how the pectoral and pelvic girdles connect limbs to the axial skeleton.
- Identify major landmarks and articulations of the clavicle, scapula, and upper-limb bones.
- Summarize the organization of the hand and foot bones, including the arches of the foot.
- Explain key structural roles of the pelvis and lower-limb bones.
- Recognize selected fracture, dislocation, and vascular associations presented in the lesson.
Continue your study
Work through the complete notes and reinforce the topic with the study tools available in the full lesson.
