Structure Of The Skeleton Flashcards
Where is the cranium?
The cranium is a protecitive bone that covers organs in the head.
What bone connects the arm to the body?
The clavicle is commonly known as the collarbone.
Where is the vertebrae located?
The human spine contains 33 vertebrae.
What is the name of the flat bone located in the center of the chest?
The sternum is also referred to as the breastbone.
Which bone is known as the upper arm bone?
The humerus connects the shoulder to the elbow.
Where are the ribs located?
The rib cage protects vital organs in the chest, including the heart and lungs.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the shoulder blade?
The scapula provides attachment for several muscles.
What are the wrist bones called?
The carpals consist of eight small bones.
What structure supports the lower part of the torso?
The pelvis connects the spine to the femurs.
What bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm?
The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm.
Which bones in the hand that are located between the carpals and the phalanges?
There are five metacarpal bones in each hand.
What are the bones in the fingers called?
Each finger has three phalanges except for the thumb, which has two.
Which bone is located on the opposite side of the radius in the forearm?
The ulna is the longer of the two forearm bones.
What is the name of the kneecap?
The patella protects the knee joint.
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur is also known as the thigh bone.
