Category: Appendicular Skeleton
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The humerus This upper arm bone articulates proximally with the scapula and distally at the elbow with the radius and ulna. The proximal end is expanded into a…
Watch this AnatomyZone video by Dr. Peter de Souza on the radius and ulna. The radius This is a lateral bone of the forearm. It has a characteristic…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The skeleton functions to protect some body regions and anchor muscles, making coordinated movements possible. …