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The Appendicular Skeleton

The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones of the limbs or "appendages."

The forelimb is termed the thoracic limb.

The hind limb is termed the pelvic limb.

appendicular skeleton

Thoracic limb

scapula - shoulder blade

humerus - long bone of the upper arm

radius - one of 2 long bones of the forearm

ulna - one of 2 long bones of the forearm

carpus - wrist or knee

cat (left) and dog (right)

metacarpals

horse (left)
Parahippus fossil (right)

phalanges

Pelvic limb

pelvis

femur - long bone of the thigh

tibia - one of 2 long bones of the lower leg

fibula - one of 2 long bones of the lower leg

tarsus

metatarsals

phalanges