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
mandible
this bone is often referred to as the cheekbone
zygomatic bone
bone between the shoulder and elbow
humerus
this bone is also called the kneecap
patella
bones in the palm of the hand
metacarpals
bony structures that protects the heart and lungs
thoracic vertebrae, sternum, ribs
5 regions of vertebral column
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
coccyx
flat bone on the posterior shoulder, often called the shoulder blade
scapula
this is the smaller of the 2 lower leg bones
fibula
What are functions of the skeletal system?
1)Framework
2) Protection
3) Production of blood cells
4) Storage
region of the vertebral column that articulates with the hip bones
sacrum
contains the foramen magnum
occipital bone
this bone is located on the pinky side of the forearm
ulna
bones of the wrist, collectively
carpals
the upper jaw bones
maxillae
inflammation of the joints
arthritis
Bone of the forehead
Frontal bone
bones of fingers and toes
phalanges
this bone is located between the hip and the knee
femur
these 12 vertebrae connect with ribs
thoracic vertebrae
heel bone
calcaneus
most inferior region of sternum
xiphoid process
bones forming the pectoral girdle
clavicle and scapula
fossa of the coxal bone where femur articulates
acetabulum
A freely movable type of synovial joint
What is a ball and socket joint?