Refer to Figure 2.  This figure shows two major joints of th…

Refer to Figure 2.  This figure shows two major joints of the pectoral girdle & upper limbs.  The joint in the bottom images allows the arm to bend. Compare this joint to the joint most similar to it in the pelvic girdle & lower limbs by completing the following blanks.  Pectoral Girdle Joint (bottom image in this figure) Name:  Compared to Pelvic Girdle Joint Name:  What is the structural classification of BOTH of these joints? What is the specific type of BOTH of these joints? (Hint – your answer will have TWO terms!): Which joint is MORE stable? Explain your answer! (only 1 sentence)

The bones of the pelvic girdle & lower limbs are analogous t…

The bones of the pelvic girdle & lower limbs are analogous to bones of the pectoral girdle & upper limbs.  Which of the bones in this figure is MOST analogous to the tibia? NAME of pectoral/arm region bone: LABEL from figure: Give a BRIEF (one or two short sentences) explanation about what makes these bones similar:

Refer to Figure 5.  The muscles in this figure share an impo…

Refer to Figure 5.  The muscles in this figure share an important function related to the main joint in this figure.  What function do all these muscles have in common (shared)? (1 sentence or less)   Identify ONE muscle visible in the posterior view – Name:   Number of the muscle from the figure: For the muscle you named, identify a UNIQUE action (NOT shared) with the other muscles in the figure:

Refer to Figure 1.  The pectoral girdle attaches to the axia…

Refer to Figure 1.  The pectoral girdle attaches to the axial skeleton at only one synovial joint between this bone and the sternum. While this bone may be broken playing sports and other activities, it is most associated with car accidents because it is located on the anterior of the body, where the seatbelt crosses over the shoulder.  NAME of this long bone: LABEL from figure:

Refer to Figure 4.  Name a muscle that performs the followin…

Refer to Figure 4.  Name a muscle that performs the following actions AND include the Letter that labels it on the figure.  1. FLEXES the ELBOW joint. Muscle Name & Letter: 2. ADDUCTS the arm at the SHOULDER joint. Muscle Name & Letter: 3. FLEXS the WRIST joint. Muscle Name & Letter: