Bones In The Body Flashcards
1
Q
What is the clavicle?
A
The bone that connects the breastplate (sternum) to the shoulder
2
Q
What is the patella?
A
The patella is a small bone located in front of the knee joint where the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) meet. It protects the knee and connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the tibia
3
Q
What is the rib?
A
A series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine (twelve pairs in humans), protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs
4
Q
What is the ulna?
A
The inner of two bones of the forearm when viewed with the palm facing forward
5
Q
What is the pelvis?
A
The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs
