The skeleton Flashcards by Wendy Wu | Brainscape

Q

What is largest bone in the body?

A

Femur

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Q

What is the smallest bone in the body

A

Pisiform (wrist bone)

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Q

How many bones are in the body

A

Approx. 206

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Q

Tendon

A

Attaches muscles to the bones

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Q

Ligament

A

Attaches bone to bone

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Q

Talus

A

Ankle

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Q

Calcaneus

A

Heel

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Q

Clavicle

A

Collar bone

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Q

Carpals

A

Wrist

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Q

Scapula

A

Shoulder blade

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Q

Sternum

A

Narrow flat bone. In the central part of the thoracic cage

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Q

Ilium

A

Hip

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Q

Tibia

A

The larger of the two bones in the leg

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Fibula

A

The smaller bone of the two bones in the leg

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