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Bone names
Term | Definition |
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ulna | one of the forearm bones (inside) |
radius | other forearm bone (outside) |
humerus | upper arm bone |
cervical vertebrae | neck region of spine(7) |
skull | protects the brain |
scapula | shoulder blade |
thoracic vertebrae | middle section of spine (12) |
lumbar vertebrae | lower back (5) |
sacrum | shield-shaped, base of lumbar vertebrae connected to pelvis |
femur | thigh bone |
tibia | shin bone |
fibula | between ankle and knee |
maxilla | upper jaw |
mandible | lower jaw |
clavicle | collar bone, either side of neck |
sernum | central part of chest |
xiphoid process | smallest part of sternum |
costal cartilage | anterior end of ribs |
pelvic girdle | lower part of trunk |
carpals | wrist |
metacarpals | between the wrist |
phalanges | finger and toes |
patella | kneecap |
tarsals | ankle |
metatarsals | between toes |