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Bones of the Skeleton Vocab

AB
AppendicularBones of the arms and legs
AxialBones in the skull, thoracic cage, and vertebral column
CraniumBones of the top of the skull, protect the brain
Cervical vertebraeThe 7 vertebrae of the neck, contain foramina
Thoracic vertebraeThe 12 ribs of the chest, serve as attachment for the ribs
Lumbar vertebraeThe 5 thickest, sturdiest vertebrae of the lower back
SacrumLarge, fused vertebrae, forms top of tailbone and back of pelvic girdle
CoccyxFinal portion of the tailbone
ScapulaShoulder blade
ClavicleBone of the shoulder girdle, prevents shoulder dislocation
HumerusThe bone of the upper arm
RadiusThe bone of the forearm that is lateral, thumb side
UlnaThe bone of the forearm that is medial, pinky side
SternumContains three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process
RibsProvide a protective cage around the heart and lungs
FemurThe thigh bone
TibiaThe bone in the lower leg that is thicker and medial
FibulaThe bone in the lower leg that is thinner and lateral
Pelvic girdleThe bones that include the hip bones and act to protect reproductive organs
CarpalsThe eight bones of the wrist
MetacarpalsThe five bones that make up the palm of the hand
PhalangesThe 14 bones of the fingers or toes
TarsalsThe seven bones that make up the ankle area of the foot
MetatarsalsThe five bones that make up the middle of the foot
CalcaneusTarsal, heel bone
TalusTarsal, inner ankle bone
AtlasFirst cervical vertebrae
AxisSecond cervical vertebrae


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