carpals
So
scaphoid
How many bones are in the human foot
26
How many bones are in one leg
4
Bone tissue is constantly changing in a process called what?
remodeling
what is near the front, closer to the head
anterior
To
triquetrum
What are the main bones in the foot
tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body
Femur
Bone cells that break down old bone are called what?
osteoclasts
What is near the back, closer to hind end
posterior
Pinky
pisiform
Which tarsal bone forms the highest point of the foot arch
talus
What bone is commonly called the kneecap
patella
True or false: even if you don’t exercise your bones will still be healthy
false
What is closer o a limb or organ
proximal
The
trapezoid
How many phalanges are in the foot
14
Which two bones make up the lower leg
Tibia and fibula
Which joint rotates in a twisting motion
pivot joints
What is it called when you’re lying flat on your back face up
supine
Thumb
trapezium
How many metatarsals are in each foot
5
Which bone in commonly referred to as the “shin bone”?
tibia
Which joints only allow movement in one direction
hinge joints
What is below or lower than another
inferior