Human Anatomy - Kotsan I. Y. 2009

Skeleton of the Upper Limb
Joints of the Bones of the Upper Limb

The BONES OF THE upper limb Skeleton are connected primarily through synovial joints (discontinuous connections) and continuous fibrous connections such as ligaments and membranes.

The JOINTS OF THE upper extremity are divided into the connections of the Pectoral Girdle bones and the connections of the free upper limb bones.



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