Identification of Bones

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What are the phalanges?

Back

The phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes. Each finger has three phalanges (proximal, middle, and distal), while the thumb has two.

Front

How many bones are in the human hand?

Back

There are 27 bones in the human hand, including the carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.

Front

What is the function of the femur?

Back

The femur is the thigh bone and is the longest bone in the body. It supports the weight of the body and allows for leg movement.

Front

What are the three types of bones in the human body?

Back

The three types of bones are long bones (e.g., femur), short bones (e.g., carpals), and flat bones (e.g., skull).

Front

What is the role of the vertebrae?

Back

The vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the spine, providing support and protecting the spinal cord.

Front

What is the difference between axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the purpose of the rib cage?

Back

The rib cage protects the heart and lungs and supports the upper body.

Front

What are the carpals?

Back

The carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist.

Front

What is the significance of the skull?

Back

The skull protects the brain and forms the structure of the face.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

An adult human body typically has 206 bones.