Chapter+25


 * Glossary Terms for chapter 25**

[|humerus] The supporting bone of the upper arm that joins with the scapula (glenoid) to form the shoulder joint and with the ulna and radius to form the elbow joint. **
 * [|acromioclavicular (A/C) joint] **A simple joint where the bony projections of the scapula and the clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder.
 * [|calcaneus] **The heel bone.
 * [|clavicle] The collarbone; it is lateral to the sternum and medial to the scapula. **
 * [|glenoid fossa]** ** The part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint.
 * [|position of function] **A hand position in which the wrist is slightly dorsi-flexed and all finger joints are moderately flexed.
 * [|radius] **The bone on the thumb side of the forearm; most important in wrist function.
 * [|scapula] **The shoulder blade.
 * [|sciatic nerve] **The major nerve in the lower extremity; controls much of muscle function in the leg and sensation in the entire leg and foot.
 * [|tibia]** **The larger of the two lower leg bones responsible for supporting the major weight-bearing surface of the knee and the ankle; the shinbone.** **[[http://www.oeczone.com/showterm.cfm?term=ulna|

ulna]] **The bone on the small finger side of the forearm.