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bone names
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ulna | forearm; located on the inside |
| radius | thumb forearm; located on the outside |
| humerus | upperarm |
| cranium | skull that protects the brain |
| scapula | shoulder bone |
| cervical vertebrae (neck) | first set of 7 vertebrae, pertaining to the neck |
| thoracic vertebrae | 12 vertebrae, part of the spine that connects to the ribs |
| lumbar vertebrae | 5 vertebrae, the strongest and largest of vertebrae; lower back |
| sacrum | 1 vertebrae, tailbone |
| femur (thigh bone) | largest bone in the body |
| fibula | the smaller of the two bones of the lower leg |
| tibula (shin bone) | lower leg and weight bearing bone |
| maxilla (upper jaw) | form most of the upper jaw |
| mandible (lower jaw or jaw bone) | the part of the jaw that unhinges to open the mouth |
| clavicle (collarbone) | links the scapula and sternum |
| sternum (breast bone) | located in the middle of the chest joined with the ribs |
| xiphoid process | the very bottom of the sternum |
| costal cartilage | connects the sternum and ends of the ribs |
| pelvic girdle (hip) | bowl like structure of the hips |
| carpals (wrists) | bones of the wrist |
| metacarpals | bones between the wrist and fingers |
| phalanges (fingers and toes) | bones of fingers and toes |
| patella (kneecap) | protects the knee joint |
| tarsals (ankle) | relating to the ankle and foot |
| metatarsals (forefoot) | any bones in the foot |
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