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The proximal end of the forearm refers to?
The olecranon is known as the proximal end of the forearm. The proximal end of the forearm refers to the olecranon.
The femur joins with the tibia at its distal end and fits into what at its proximal end?
The femur fits into the acetabulum at its proximal end.
What is the term for the end of a bone that is closest to the mid line of the body?
The term for the end of a bone closest to the midline of the body is called the "proximal end."
What bone does the clavicle attach to at its proximal end?
The proximal end of the clavicle attaches to the manubrium of the sternum. This joint is called the acromiovlavicular joint.
What is proximate end?
proximal end is that end of bone which away from joint
Which features is located at near the proximal end of humerus?
The greater tubercle, lesser tubercle, and intertubercular sulcus are located near the proximal end of the humerus.
Does the proximal end of the spinal cord attach to the cerebellum?
no
Is proximal end of femur is near pelvis?
Yes, "proximal" anatomically generally refers to the end nearest the center of the body, with "distal" referring to the end furthest away from the main body. The femur is the large leg bone that extends from the hip to the knee, thereby placing the proximal end near the pelvis, and the distal end at the knee joint.
What are the long hand bones proximal to the phalanges?
The long hand bones proximal to the phalanges are the metacarpals. They articulate with the carpals of the wrist at one end and the phalanges of the fingers at the other end. There are five metacarpal bones in each hand.
Distal and proximal ends of long bones?
The distal end of a long bone is the end farthest from the center of the body, while the proximal end is the end closest to the body's center. These ends are important for articulating with other bones and facilitating movement at joints.
A bone that has two large trochanters on its proximal end?
The bone you are referring to is likely the femur, which is the thigh bone. The two large trochanters on the proximal end of the femur are the greater and lesser trochanters, which serve as attachment points for muscles that move the hip joint.
What are major features of the proximal portion of femur?
The four major features of the proximal end are the head, neck, greater trochanter, and lesser trochanter
