Bones Of The Body Flashcards
Humerus
It is the upper part of your arm, also commonly known as the ‘funny bone’.
Patellas
Kneecaps
Cranium
It is your skull
Femur
It is the largest bone in your body and is more commonly known as your thigh bone.
Clavicle
Also known as your collar bone.
Sternum
Is also referred to as your chest.
Scapula
The scapula is your shoulder blade.
Vertebrae
It is the spine of your body. It is important for things such as your posture.
Pelvis
It is the bone located between your abdomen and legs.
Ribs
Very important bone as it protects major organs.
Radius and Ulna
It is the two bones that make up the forearm.
Radius - Outer bone
Ulna - Inner bone
Tarsals and metatarsals
Tarsals - the ankle and heel
Metatarsals - the sole of the foot
Phalanges
Toes or fingers
Carpals and metacarpals
Metacarpals - connect the carpals to the phalanges.
Carpals - Bones of the wrist that connect to the radius and ulna.
Tibia
Long bone located in the lower leg. It is also the shinbone.