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vertebral column

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the column of bones (vertebrae) that forms the body's central axis, supporting the head and trunk and protecting the spinal

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sternum

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The sternum, also known as the breastbone, is a long, flat bone located in the center of the chest

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cranium

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The cranium, simply put, is the skull; specifically, the bony structure that encloses and protects the brain

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ulna

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The ulna is one of the two bones in the forearm, located on the pinky finger side

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carpals

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In simple terms, "carpal" refers to the wrist or the bones of the wrist. Specifically

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phalanges

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a compact, close-order military formation, historically used by ancient armies like the Greeks and Macedonians

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patella

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The patella, commonly known as the kneecap, is a small, triangular-shaped bone located at the front of the knee joint. 

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Tibia

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The tibia, commonly known as the shin bone, is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg, situated between the knee and the ankle.

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tarsals

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an adjective meaning relating to the tarsus, which refers to the ankle and hindfoot in humans

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phalanges

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a compact, close-order military formation, historically used by ancient armies like the Greeks and Macedonians.