The Skeleton

Question 1

Skull

Answer 1

The bony structure of the head

Question 2

Cervical vertebrae

Answer 2

the seven bones that make up the neck, or cervical spine

Question 3

Clavicle

Answer 3

The collar bone

Question 4

Sternum

Answer 4

The breastbone

Question 5

Ribs

Answer 5

a set of bones that form the rib cage and protect the chest cavity and lungs

Question 6

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 6

the 12 bones that make up the thoracic spine, the middle section of the spine in humans.

Question 7

Lumbar vertebrae

Answer 7

the five bones in the lower back that make up the lumbar spine.

Question 8

Ilium

Answer 8

The superior and widest portion of the pelvis

Question 9

Pubis

Answer 9

The medial anterior portion of the pelvis

Question 10

Tibia

Answer 10

The medial and larger bone of the lower leg

Question 11

Fibula

Answer 11

The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

Question 12

Tarsals

Answer 12

The ankle bones

Question 13

Metatarsals

Answer 13

The foot bones

Question 14

Phalanges

Answer 14

The toe bones and finger bones

Question 15

Maxillae

Answer 15

The two fused bones forming the upper jaw

Question 16

Mandible

Answer 16

The lower jawbone

Question 17

Scapula

Answer 17

The shoulder blade

Question 18

Humerus

Answer 18

The bone of the upper arm, between the shoulder and the elbow

Question 19

Ulna

Answer 19

The medial bone of the forearm

Question 20

Radius

Answer 20

The lateral bone of the forearm

Question 21

Sacrum

Answer 21

a large, triangular bone that forms part of the pelvis and is located at the base of the spine

Question 22

Coccyx

Answer 22

a small, curved bone at the base of the spine that’s made up of three to five fused vertebrae

Question 23

Carpals

Answer 23

The wrist bones

Question 24

Metacarpals

Answer 24

The hand bones

Question 25

Ischium

Answer 25

The lower, posterior portions of the pelvis

Question 26

Femur

Answer 26

The large bone of the thigh

Question 27

Patella

Answer 27

The kneecap