20 bones of the skeleton

Front

What are the phalanges?

Back

The phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes, consisting of three bones in each finger and two in each thumb.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Front

What are vertebrae?

Back

Vertebrae are the individual bones that stack to form the vertebral column (spine), providing support and protecting the spinal cord.

Front

What are metatarsals?

Back

Metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located alongside the tibia.

Front

What is the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, and connects the hip to the knee.

Front

What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five bones that form the middle part of the hand, connecting the wrist to the fingers.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

Front

What is the ulna?

Back

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb.

Front

What is the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the same side as the thumb.