In: Anatomy and Physiology
what are some upper extremities only BONES and JOINT found in the appendicular skeleton in the upper extremity.
There are two types of bones in appendicular skeleton , they are upper extremity (64 bones ) and lower extremity ( 62 bones .)
10 shoulder and arm bones on each side include
16 wrist bones on each side include
38 Hand bones on each side include :-
Joints in the upper extremity are :-
Acromioclavicular joint
This joint is formed by acromion process of scapula and clavicula
Sternoclavicular joint
Joint formed by sternum and clavicle
Shoulder joint
A joint formed by scapula and humerus .
Ball and socket type of joint
Elbow joint
A joint formed by humerus , radius and ulna.
Radio ulnar joint
There are superior and inferior radioulnar joint .
A joint formed between radius and ulna bone.
Wrist joint
A joint formed between radius and the articulating surface of the scaphoid, lunate, and triquetral bones.
proximal and distal rows of carpal bones articulate with each other to form the
Midcarpal joint
A joint formed between proximal and distal rows of carpal bones
Carpometacarpal joint
A joint a formed in the hand between carpal and metacarpal bone.
metacarpophalangeal joint
A joint formed between each metacarpal bone with the proximal phalanx bone of the thumb.
Interphalngeal joint
A joint formed between phalanges