Final Bones Review

Front

What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes.

Front

What is the skull?

Back

The skull is the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain.

Front

What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five bones that make up the middle part of the hand.

Front

What is the radius?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the clavicle?

Back

The clavicle, or collarbone, connects the arm to the body and helps stabilize the shoulder.

Front

What is the pelvis?

Back

The pelvis is the bony structure at the base of the spine that supports the weight of the upper body and protects pelvic organs.

Front

What is the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the body, located in the thigh.

Front

What is the spine?

Back

The spine, or vertebral column, is a series of bones (vertebrae) that protect the spinal cord and support the head and body.

Front

What is the occipital bone?

Back

The occipital bone is the bone that forms the back and base of the skull.