Bones Flashcards
Appendicular
The outer section of the bones that maintain posture and are mostly used for movement
The main bone of the head
Axial
Skull (Cranium)
The bone of the jaw located underneath the head
Axial
Mandible (Jaw)
The main muscle located in the chest
Axial
Sternum (Breastbone)
The group of muscles used to protect vital organs located in the stomach/chest area
Axial
Ribs
The shell of the main stomach bones which help to protect vital organs
Axial
Rib Cage
The main muscle of the spine
Axial
Vertebral Column (spine)
The bone located at the inferior of the spine
Axial
Sacrum
The main bone of the collarbone
Appendicular
Clavicle (Collarbone)
The bone of the shoulder blade
Appendicular
Scapula
The bone of the upper arm
Appendicular
Humerus (Funny Bone)
The bone in the lower part of the arm that connects to the thumb
Appendicular
Radius
The bone in the lower part of the arm that does not connect with the thumb
Appendicular
Ulna
The bone of the hands
Appendicular
Carpal
The bones of the fingers
Appendicular
Metacarpals
The bones of the top of the fingers
Appendicular
Phalanges
The lowest part of the spine on the appendicular section of the skeleton, located in the middle of the body
Appendicular
Pubis
The bone that makes up the back of the hip
Appendicular
Ischium
The biggest bone in the body located in the top section of the leg
Appendicular
Femur
The bone of the knee
Appendicular
Patella
The bone of the lower leg located on the outside
Appendicular
Fibula
The bone of the lower leg located on the inside
Appendicular
Tibula
The bones of the foot
Appendicular
Tarsal
The bones of the lower section of the foot that help make up the toes
Appendicular
Metatarsals
