Learning Bones II:  Apendicular Skeleton
Humerus, Radius, Ulna

Anatomical Terminology—use as many terms that can apply (Learning Bones I.)

1. Where is the humerus in relation to the ulna?
    

2. Where is the radius in relation to the ulna?
    

3. Where is the ulna in relation to the humerus?
    

4. Where is the ulna in relation to the radius?
    

5. Where is the radius in relation to the humerus?
    

6. The portion of the humerus, radius, or ulna that is closest to the body is referred to as what?
    

7. The bottom portion of the humerus, radius, or ulna is referred to as what?
    

8. If a humerus is cut in half, through the middle portion of the shaft such that the bone is divided superiorly and inferiorly, the cut is made through what plane?
    

9. If a radius is cut in half lengthwise, into right and left sides, the cut is made through what plane?
    

10. If an ulna is cut in half lengthwise, into anterior and posterior sides, the cut is made through what plane?

     

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