The Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Skull
A
The bony structure of the head
2
Q
Cervical vertebrae
A
the seven bones that make up the neck, or cervical spine
3
Q
Clavicle
A
The collar bone
4
Q
Sternum
A
The breastbone
5
Q
Ribs
A
a set of bones that form the rib cage and protect the chest cavity and lungs
6
Q
Thoracic vertebrae
A
the 12 bones that make up the thoracic spine, the middle section of the spine in humans.
7
Q
Lumbar vertebrae
A
the five bones in the lower back that make up the lumbar spine.
8
Q
Ilium
A
The superior and widest portion of the pelvis
9
Q
Pubis
A
The medial anterior portion of the pelvis
10
Q
Tibia
A
The medial and larger bone of the lower leg
11
Q
Fibula
A
The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
12
Q
Tarsals
A
The ankle bones
13
Q
Metatarsals
A
The foot bones
14
Q
Phalanges
A
The toe bones and finger bones
15
Q
Maxillae
A
The two fused bones forming the upper jaw
