Shoulder and Back
Bone Shapes and Types
Chest
Hand
Arm
100

The individual bones that make up the spine.

Vertebrae

100

The humerus, radius, and ulna all fall into this structural classification of bones based on their dimensions.

Long Bones

100

Rib pairs 1 through 7 get this "honest" nickname because their cartilage connects directly to the breastbone

True Ribs

100

This is the collective anatomical name for your finger bones.

Phalanges

100

This forearm bone is in line with the thumb

Radius

200

This flat, triangular bone on the back of the shoulder is known as the shoulder blade.

Scapula

200

The 8 carpal bones of the wrist are classified as this type because they are roughly cube-shaped.

Short bones

200

This specific grouping of ribs connect to the cartilage of the 7th ribs (which is the last true rib).

False ribs

200

These 5 long bones make up the palm and body of your hand.

Metacarpals

200

This forearm bone is in line with the pinky.

Ulna

300

The lower back region of the spine. 

Lumbar

300

The scapula and sternum are categorized as this type of bone, which typically protects internal organs and provides broad surfaces for muscles.

Flat Bones

300

How many floating ribs are there?

4

300

While your other four fingers each have 3 phalanges, this digit is unique because it only has 2. What digit is it?

Digit 1

300

This bone is the upper arm bone.

Humerus

400

The upper region of the spine.

Cervical

400

Because they have complex, irregular shapes that do not fit other categories, vertebrae are classified as this.

Irregular bones

400

The anatomical term for breastbone.

Sternum

400

What is the term that means further away from the center of the body. (Also used to describe one of the three phalangeal bones)

Distal

400

This long, slender bone connects the arm to the center of the body. Most commonly broken bone.

Clavicle

500

The middle of the back region of the spine. 

Thoracic

500

The bones of your fingers (phalanges) are classified as this type of bone, despite being physically very small in size.

Long Bones

500

Humans typically have this many total individual ribs in their body

24 or 12 pairs

500

What is the term that means closer to the center of the body. (Also used to describe one of the three phalangeal bones)

Proximal

500

The humerus, radius and ulna make up this joint.

Elbow Joint