Structure Of The Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two divisons of the skeletal system?
A
The axial and appendicular skeleton
2
Q
What is the cranium?
A
The skull
3
Q
What is the clavicle?
A
The collarbone
4
Q
What is the sternum?
A
The breastbone
5
Q
What is the upper arm bone?
A
The humerus
6
Q
What is the lesser forearm bone?
A
The Ulna
7
Q
What is the wrist bone?
A
The carpals
8
Q
What is the main forearm bone?
A
The radius
9
Q
What are the hard hand bones?
A
Metacarpals
10
Q
What is the phalanges?
A
Finger bones
11
Q
What is the thigh bone?
A
Femur
12
Q
What is the patella?
A
The kneecap
13
Q
What is the tibia?
A
The main shinbone
14
Q
What is the calf bone?
A
Fibula
15
Q
What are the ankle bones?
A
Tarsals
16
Q
What are the foot bones?
A
Metatarsals
17
Q
What are the toe bones?
A
Phalanges
18
Q
What is the scapula?
A
Shoulder bones
