HBS 1.1.5

Front

What is the order of bones from wrist to fingertip?

Back

Carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Front

How many pairs of floating ribs are there?

Back

2

Front

What are the bones in the wrist called?

Back

Carpals

Front

What is the name of the bone shown in red in a diagram?

Back

Pelvis

Front

What is the longest bone in the human body?

Back

Femur

Front

What is the function of the metacarpals?

Back

They form the middle part of the hand and connect the wrist to the fingers.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the bones of the fingers?

Back

Phalanges

Front

How many total ribs does a human have?

Back

24 ribs (12 pairs)

Front

What is the role of the patella?

Back

It protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

What is the difference between true ribs and floating ribs?

Back

True ribs are directly attached to the sternum, while floating ribs are not attached to the sternum.