Ch. 7.4 Skeletal System Key Terms
Carpals
The eight small bones that form the wrist.
Metacarpals
The five long bones that form the palm of the hand.
Phalanges
The bones of the fingers and toes.
Os Coxae
Also known as the hip bone or pelvic bone; each is formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
Femur
The "thigh bone," the single, largest, and strongest bone in the human body.
Patella
The "kneecap," a small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint.
Tibia
The "shin bone," the larger and medial (inner) of the two lower leg bones. It bears most of the body's weight.
Fibula
The smaller and lateral (outer) of the two lower leg bones. It stabilizes the ankle.
Tarsals
The seven bones that form the ankle and the proximal part of the foot.
Metatarsals
The five long bones that form the main body of the foot.