Scientific Names of Bones Flashcard

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Heel bone'?

Back

Calcaneus

Front

Which bones form the instep of the foot?

Back

Metatarsals

Front

The rounded knob on the humerus that articulates with the radius is the ___?

Back

capitulum

Front

What is the name of the prominent projection on the femur known as the Greater trochanter?

Back

Greater trochanter

Front

Identify bone B: Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Scapula, Clavicle.

Back

Radius

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Thigh bone'?

Back

Femur

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Upper arm bone'?

Back

Humerus

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Kneecap'?

Back

Patella

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Forearm bone on the thumb side'?

Back

Radius

Front

What is the scientific name for the 'Forearm bone on the pinky side'?

Back

Ulna