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SKELETAL SYSTEM
Lesson 2 - Page 4

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The humerus is the upper portion of the arm that fits into the outer portion of the scapula. Muscles and tendons anchor themselves on the humerus to create muscles like biceps and deltoid.

The forearm is situated between the elbow and the wrist and composed of the ulna and radius. The ulna is a long bone located on the inner side of the forearm, parallel to the radius. The ulna converts movement from the elbow, while the radius is more important in the movement of the wrist and hand.


hand, radius, ulna


Humerus

 

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