Chapter 8.4, Problem 9AYLO

Summary Introduction

To discuss:

The names of the carpel bones, in order, from lateral position to medial position in the proximal row and lateral position to medial position in the distal row; the rare structure of the hamate bone.

Introduction:

The arms on each side are connected to the appendicular skeleton by a set of bones called as pectoral griddle. In (vertebrate) humans, this skeletal framework offers support for the placement of forelimbs or pectoral fins. The upper limb in humans or any vertebrate is the region consisting of hand, axilla, arm, and shoulder.