hands and feet
How many metacarpals are in a normal human hand?
5 metacarpals
How many cranial bones are there?
8
How many ribs are there in total?
Twenty four
What are ”auditory ossicles”?
the bones in your ear that allow you to hear.
What are the two different types of girdles?
Pelvic and pectoral
How many tarsals are in the foot?
7 tarsals
Which bone is the most anterior superior bone in the skull?
the Frontal bone
What is your zygomatic bone commonly called?
Your cheekbones
Which three work together to transmit sound from the middle ear to the inner ear?
malleus, incus, and stirrup
Where does the name “humerous” come from
the Latin word “umeruous”, meaning “upper arm”.
What is the acronym for the tarsals?
Tiger Cubs Need MILC.
What are the squiggly lines seen between the cranial and facial bones?
Sutures
Which two bones form the inside of the eye socket?
the lacrimal and maxilla.
What are the names of the three different types of vertebrae?
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar.
Which bone runs from your elbow upon the side closest to your thumb?
the radius
What is the name of the third carpal in the hand?
the Triquetrum
Which two bones come in pairs?
Parietal and temporal.
Which bones is the only movable facial bone and the strongest of the facial bones?
the mandible.
How many vertebrae do you have when you’re born?
33
What is the largest, strongest bone on the body?
the femur
How many phalanges are in the big toe?
two
Where does the name “parietal” come from?
the Latin word ”paries“ which means “wall”
What is the purpose of the vomer bone?
Divides the nasal cavity into two paths
How is sound sent to the brain?
a series of vibrations and waves hitting cells and turning into electrical signals signals that are sent through your auditory nerve and into your brain.
What are the three separate hip bones?
the ilium, ischium, and pubis.