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DefinitionPhalanges They are the bones that make up the fingers and the toes. Each finger and toe (with an exception of thumbs and large toes) has three phalanges i.e. distal, middle, and proximal[ CITATION Mic11 \l 1033 ].Metatarsals These are the long bones of the foot, located between the tarsal bones and the phalanges. They are tubular in shape and they make up the bones of the midfoot.Humerus It is the bone in the arm that runs between the shoulder and elbow, articulating with the scapula and the radius and ulna. It the largest bone in the forelimbs. It is only bone in the upper arm.Trachea It is a wide, hollow cartilaginous tube which connects the pharynx and larynx (voice box) to the two primary bronchi of the lungs. Also known as the windpipe, it plays a vital role in the body’s respiratory system through the provision of air flow to and from the lungs for respiration [ CITATION Kar10 \l 1033 ].Colon Also known as the large intestine, it is the organ that makes up the last section of the digestive system. It extends from the caecum to the rectum (approximately 1.5 metres in an
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adult), and it serves two primary functions which include absorption of water and electrolytes, and the formation, storage and expelling of faecal matter [ CITATION Hea131 \l1033 ]. Tendon A tendon is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones, and muscles to structures such as the eyeball, serving the primary role of moving the bone or the structures [ CITATION Lin16 \l 1033 ]. Also known as sinews, they can withstand tension between the bones and muscles. Ligament A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to each other. The serve the primary role of holding them together and keeping them stable. Arteries They are blood vessels that transport oxygenated blood from the heart to rest of the body (with an exception of the pulmonary and the umbilical arteries). Aorta It is the largest artery in the body (approximately an inch in diameter) that originates from theleft ventricle and extends into the abdomen and serves the role of distributing oxygenated blood through the body. Nerves
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