healthcare bones Flashcards
1
Q
maxilla
A
bone on upper lip of jaw
2
Q
Clavicle
A
collar bone
3
Q
Mandible
A
bone of the chin
4
Q
Sternum
A
middle chest bone; protects the heart
5
Q
Patella
A
knee bone
6
Q
Ribs
A
protect the lungs
7
Q
Ilium
A
crest of hip
8
Q
Humerus
A
upper arm, largest of upper body
9
Q
Ulna
A
medial (inner) lower arm bone
10
Q
Radius
A
lateral (outer) lower arm bone
11
Q
Vertebrae
A
26 bones from neck to lower back
12
Q
Cranium
A
bone protects the brain
13
Q
Scapula
A
shoulder blade
14
Q
Sacrum
A
part of spinal column
15
Q
Coccyx
A
tailbone
16
Q
Carpals
A
wrist bones (8 total)
17
Q
Metacarpals
A
hand bones (5 on each)
17
Q
Phalanges
A
finger and toe bones (5 on each)
18
Q
Femur
A
upper leg bone (largest bone in body!)
19
Q
Tibia
A
medial (inner) lower leg bone
20
Q
Fibula
A
lateral (outer) lower leg bone
21
Q
Tarsals
A
ankle bones (7 total)
22
Q
Metatarsals
A
foot bones
23
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