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Bone names
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |