Skeleton Bones Of The Body Flashcards
Triangular shaped flat bones that border the posterior surface of the rib cage.
Articulates with the clavicle and humerus.
Scapula
Humerus
A long bone.
Articulates with the scapula and the radius and ulna of the forearm.
Radius
One of the 2 bones in the forearm.
Articulates with the humerus, ulna and the carpals of the wrist.
Positioned laterally to the ulna in anatomical position.
Ulna
One of 2 bones in the forearm joined with interossius membrane. Articulates with the carpals of the wrist, humerus and radius.
8 small bones that make up the wrist.
Articulates with the metacarpals and the radius and ulna.
Carpals
Metacarpals
Articulate with the phalanges
Proximal, intermediate and distal form the fingers.
Phalanges
Clavicle or collar bone
Articulates with the sternum and scapulae.
It’s a long bone.
Pelvis
Attaches lower limbs to the Axial Skeleton.
Articulates with femur and sacrum.
The strongest ligaments hold it in place.
Articulates with the patella, fibula, tibia and pelvis.
It is the longest bone and strongest in the body.
Femur
Patella
Knee cap
Secured the anterior thigh muscle to the tibia.
Sesamoid bone
Tibia
Receives the weight of the femur and transfers it to the foot.
Anterior and medial to the fibula.
Articulates with the patella, femur, fibular and tarsals.
Lies posterior and lateral to the Tibia.
Articulates with tibia and tarsals
Fibula
Toe bones
Phalanges
Tarsals
7 tarsals bones make up the posterior half of the foot
Metatarsals
Long bones in the foot.
Heads of the metatarsals make up the ball of the foot.
