Skeleton A
5 vertebrae of the lower back
Lumbar Vertebrae
These bones form most of the top and the sides of the skull.
Parietal bones
This bone is located on the medial lower leg
Tibia
This bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm
Radius
The collarbone
Clavicle
only movable bone of the skull
Jaw bone
This bone is often referred to as the cheekbone
Bone located between the shoulder and elbow
Humerus
This bone is also called the kneecap
Patella
Bones in the palm of the hand
Metacarpals
is the bony structure that protects the heart and lungs
Thoracic vertebrae
5 parts of vertebral column
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Coccygeal
Flat bone on the posterior shoulder, often called the shoulder blade
Scapula
This is the smaller of the 2 lower leg bones
What are functions of the skeletal system?
1)Framework
2) Protection
3) Production of blood cells
4) Storage
Part of the vertebral column that articulates with the hip bones
Sacrum
This bone forms the upper jawbone and articulates with almost all other facial bones
Maxillae
This bone is located on the pinky side of the forearm
Ulna
Bones of the wrist
Carpals
The bone that makes up your nose and upper jaw bone
Maxillae
INFLAMATION OF THE JOINTS
Arthritis
Bone of the forehead
Frontal bone
Fingers and toes
Phalanges
This bone is located between the hip and the knee
Femur
These 12 vertebrae connect with ribs
Thoracic vertebrae
THE SMALLEST BONES OF THE HUMAN BODY
Hammer, stirrup, anvil in the ear
Define the axial skeleton
Skull, thoracic vertebrae, rib cage
Define appendicular skeleton?
Forms the extremities and is composed of the shoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones.
What is the difference between carpals and tarsals
Tarsals make up the ankles and carpals are what the wrist is composed of.
Abnormal curve of spine
Scoliosis