Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

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Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

Last updated about 3 hours ago

17 questions

The Appendicular Skeleton

Objectives:  Students will...
identify the bones, processes, fossa, sutures, and other landmarks found in the human arm, hand, and shoulder
identify the bones, processes, fossa, sutures, and other landmarks found in the human leg, foot, and hip
We will achieve these objectives while watching a series of videos, labeling and coloring a set of diagrams, and answering a set of questions
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A Little Note from your Teacher:
Please, please, PLEASE - resist the urge to simply google the answers to these questions.  I know that the videos contain a lot of information and may feel overwhelming.  Just remember that learning about the structures of the body is what anatomy is all about!  Also, remember that you are not required to memorize these structures - rather, we are practicing the skill of transferring information from a carefully selected media source (video) to diagrams and questions.  I was very intentional with the sources I chose - please use them.

Using the first diagram above, compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the arm and shoulder bones?

Diagram 2: The Scapula
Watch the video below:

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
scapular spine
vertebral margin
coracoid process
acromion process
glenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)
axillary margin
(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 3: The Elbow
Watch the video below about the structures that make up the elbow. You do NOT have to watch the whole thing, and please don't worry about the movements (we'll be talking about those in a few weeks!)

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
humerus
radius
ulna
olecranon process
olecranon fossa

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

Extension:

Have you ever hit your "funny bone?" Did you know that the funny bone isn't a bone at all?

Examine the following picture as you answer the questions below:

1. What do you think is actually "hit" when someone hits their "funny bone"
2. One can only hit their "funny bone" when their elbow is bent. Explain why this is.
3. What is a more scientific way to express "Owe! I hit my funny bone!"?

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the leg and hip bones?

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Watch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.

acetabulum
sacro-iliac joint
symphysis pubis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
coccyx

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot
Watch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms.

calcaneus
talus
cuboid
navicular
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform

Draggable item		Corresponding Item

Extension:
The image below was obtained from a patient who was in a car accident.  The patient was in the passenger seat with their feet up on the dashboard when they hit another car head on.


Use this picture to answer questions 

Do some quick research on what types of surgeries might help this patient. Attach a diagram of one (or more) of the procedures that you might recommend for them if you were an orthopedic surgeon.

GAME!!
Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)

Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

YOU DID IT!!!!!

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
crest		rounded surface of a bone
head		something that "sticks off" of the bone
tubercle		ridge
foramen		small, rounded process
condyle		elongated basin
fossa		prominent, rounded surface of a bone
process		hole through a bone

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
part of the humerus that articulates with the scapula		olecranon fossa
long, oblique ridge on the posterior surface of the scapula that extends from the lateral border of the acromion		olecranon process
depression on the proximal end of the ulna that articulates with the trochlea of the humerus		glenoid fossa
condyle of the humerus that articulates with the ulna		coronoid fossa
A fossa on the distal, posterior surface of the humerus		acromion process
condyle of the humerus that articulates with the radius		greater tubercle
fossa on the distal, anterior surface of the humerus		semi-lunar (trochlear) notch
edge of the scapula nearest the armpit		capitulum
large process on the head of the humerus		trochlea
The proximal process of the ulna		head of humerus
depression on the scapula that articulates with the humerus		scapular spine
edge of the scapula nearest the vertebral column		lesser tubercle
process on the scapula that articulates with the clavicle		vertebral margin
small process just above the surgical neck of the humerus		axillary margin

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
thin, lateral bone of the lower leg		talus
oblique ridge between the trochanters on the anterior surface of the femur		cuboid
the most superior bone of the inominate		intertrochanteric line
fossa on the inominate that articulates with the femur		iliac crest
large process lateral to the neck of the femur		acetabulum
large bump found on the medial aspect of the distal tibia		inominate
longest, strongest bone in the leg		pubis
most posterior bone of the inominate (your "sit bones")		symphysis pubis
the crest of bone on the anterior part of the tibia		patella
joint between the sacrum and ilium of the inominate		ilium
structure consisting of both inominates, sacrum, and coccyx		fibula
The tarsal bone that articulates with the most lateral metatarsal		femur
process just inferior to the neck of the femur on the medial surface		sacro-iliac joint
the largest tarsal bone		lesser trochanter
one half of the pelvic girdle		head of femur
the uppermost ridge of the inominate		ischium
unattached bone in the knee		pelvic girdle
part of the femur that fits into a depression on the inominate		greater trochanter
the tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia		calcaneus
joint between pubic bones on the anterior pelvis		cnemial crest
large bump found on the proximal, anterior aspect of the tibia		medial malleolus
the anterior bone of the obturator foramen		tibial tuberosity

Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

The Appendicular Skeleton

Using the first diagram above, compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton.

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the arm and shoulder bones?

Diagram 2: The Scapula
Watch the video below:

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
scapular spine
vertebral margin
coracoid process
acromion process
glenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)
axillary margin
(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 2: The Scapula

Diagram 3: The Elbow

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the leg and hip bones?

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Watch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.

acetabulum
sacro-iliac joint
symphysis pubis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
coccyx

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot
Watch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms.

calcaneus
talus
cuboid
navicular
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot

Extension:

Do some quick research on what types of surgeries might help this patient. Attach a diagram of one (or more) of the procedures that you might recommend for them if you were an orthopedic surgeon.

GAME!!
Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)

Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

GAME!!

The Appendicular Skeleton

Using the first diagram above, compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton.

Warm-Up: Match the bone structure with its description. You may use the textbook for help if you like!

Diagram 1: Bones of the the Arm and Shoulder

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the arm and shoulder bones?

Diagram 2: The Scapula
Watch the video below:

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
scapular spine
vertebral margin
coracoid process
acromion process
glenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)
axillary margin
(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 2: The Scapula

Diagram 3: The Elbow

Reference your diagrams to match the bones/features below with their description.

Diagram 4: Bones of the the Hip and Leg

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the leg and hip bones?

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Watch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.

acetabulum
sacro-iliac joint
symphysis pubis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
coccyx

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot
Watch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms.

calcaneus
talus
cuboid
navicular
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot

Reference your diagrams to match the bones/features below with their description.

Extension:

What is the best description of what happened to this patient?

Do some quick research on what types of surgeries might help this patient. Attach a diagram of one (or more) of the procedures that you might recommend for them if you were an orthopedic surgeon.

GAME!!
Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)

Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

GAME!!

Diagram 1: Bones of the the Arm and Shoulder

Diagram 4: Bones of the the Hip and Leg

Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

Copy of 09.18.20 (Sync + Async) - The Appendicular Skeleton (5/28/2026)

The Appendicular Skeleton

Using the first diagram above, compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton.

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the arm and shoulder bones?

Diagram 2: The ScapulaWatch the video below:Label the diagram below using the following terms:scapular spinevertebral margincoracoid processacromion processglenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)axillary margin(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 2: The Scapula

Diagram 3: The Elbow

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the leg and hip bones?

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic GirdleWatch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.acetabulumsacro-iliac jointsymphysis pubisobturator forameniliac crestcoccyx

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

Diagram 6: Bones of the FootWatch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms. calcaneustaluscuboidnavicularintermediate cuneiformlateral cuneiform

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot

Extension:

Do some quick research on what types of surgeries might help this patient. Attach a diagram of one (or more) of the procedures that you might recommend for them if you were an orthopedic surgeon.

GAME!!Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

GAME!!

The Appendicular Skeleton

Using the first diagram above, compare and contrast the axial and appendicular skeleton.

Warm-Up: Match the bone structure with its description. You may use the textbook for help if you like!

Diagram 1: Bones of the the Arm and Shoulder

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the arm and shoulder bones?

Diagram 2: The ScapulaWatch the video below:Label the diagram below using the following terms:scapular spinevertebral margincoracoid processacromion processglenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)axillary margin(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 2: The Scapula

Diagram 3: The Elbow

Reference your diagrams to match the bones/features below with their description.

Diagram 4: Bones of the the Hip and Leg

What are two interesting / fun facts you learned about the leg and hip bones?

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic GirdleWatch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.acetabulumsacro-iliac jointsymphysis pubisobturator forameniliac crestcoccyx

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

Diagram 6: Bones of the FootWatch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms. calcaneustaluscuboidnavicularintermediate cuneiformlateral cuneiform

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot

Reference your diagrams to match the bones/features below with their description.

Extension:

What is the best description of what happened to this patient?

Do some quick research on what types of surgeries might help this patient. Attach a diagram of one (or more) of the procedures that you might recommend for them if you were an orthopedic surgeon.

GAME!!Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

GAME!!

Diagram 1: Bones of the the Arm and Shoulder

Diagram 4: Bones of the the Hip and Leg

Diagram 2: The Scapula
Watch the video below:

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
scapular spine
vertebral margin
coracoid process
acromion process
glenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)
axillary margin
(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Watch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.

acetabulum
sacro-iliac joint
symphysis pubis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
coccyx

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot
Watch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms.

calcaneus
talus
cuboid
navicular
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform

GAME!!
Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)

Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)

Diagram 2: The Scapula
Watch the video below:

Label the diagram below using the following terms:
scapular spine
vertebral margin
coracoid process
acromion process
glenoid fossa (on diagram twice!)
axillary margin
(the lateral aspect is a left scapula, and the posterior aspect is a right scapula)

Diagram 5: Bones of the Pelvic Girdle
Watch the video below, then label the diagram using the following terms. Finally, color the inominate diagram with the provided colors.

acetabulum
sacro-iliac joint
symphysis pubis
obturator foramen
iliac crest
coccyx

Diagram 6: Bones of the Foot
Watch the video below, then color and label the diagram using the following terms.

calcaneus
talus
cuboid
navicular
intermediate cuneiform
lateral cuneiform

GAME!!
Go to this link: Whack a Bone (you might need to change your computer's settings to allow flash to run)

Pick at least one of the three games on the website. Play the game, then upload a screenshot of your results in the space below. (if you don't know how to do this, look it up!)