Muskloskeliton System Flashcards
What bones are included in the carpals?
Carpals
The carpals consist of eight small bones in the wrist.
What bones are included in the metacarpals?
Metacarpals
The metacarpals are the five bones that form the intermediate part of the hand.
What is the anatomical term for the skull?
Cranium
The cranium protects the brain and supports the structures of the face.
What is the function of vertebrae?
Support and protect the spinal cord
Vertebrae are the individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column.
What is the anatomical term for the shoulder blade?
Scapula
The scapula connects the humerus with the clavicle.
What is the larger bone in the lower leg?
Tibia
The tibia, or shinbone, is the second-largest bone in the body.
What is the smaller bone located next to the tibia?
Fibula
The fibula runs parallel to the tibia and is thinner.
What bones make up the pectoral girdle?
Clavicle and Scapula
These bones connect the upper limbs to the torso.
What is the name of the breastbone?
Sternum
The sternum is located in the center of the chest and connects to the ribs.
What is the pelvic bone commonly referred to as?
Pelvis
The pelvis supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing.
What is the name of the bone located on the thumb side of the forearm?
Radius
The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm.
What is the name of the bone located on the opposite side of the radius?
Ulna
The ulna is the longer of the two forearm bones.
What bones are included in the tarsals?
Tarsals
The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the ankle.
What bones are included in the metatarsals?
Metatarsals
The metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot.
What is the term for the bones of the fingers and toes?
Phalanges
Each digit (finger or toe) consists of three phalanges, except for the thumb and big toe, which have two.
What is the largest bone in the arm?
Humerus
The humerus runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
What is the term for the curved bones that form the rib cage?
Ribs
Ribs protect the thoracic cavity and support the upper body.
What is the name of the thigh bone?
Femur
The femur is the longest bone in the human body.
What is the name of the kneecap?
Patella
The patella is a small bone that protects the knee joint.
What is the anatomical term for the front view of the body?
Anterior View
The anterior view refers to the front side of the body.
What is the anatomical term for the back view of the body?
Posterior View
The posterior view refers to the back side of the body.
