Basic Human Skeleton

Skull

Bone that protects the brain. Fused by sutures

Mandible

Jaw bone

Cervical Vertebrae

Vertebrae of the neck. 7 total

Thoracic Vertebrae

Vertebrae that connect to the ribs. 12 total

Lumbar Vertebrae

Vertebrae of the lower back. 5 total

Pelvis

Bones of the hip

Sacrum

5 vertebrae that are fused

Coccyx

4 vertebrae that are fused. Also known as your tail bone

Clavicle

Collar bone

Scapula

Shoulder blade

Sternum

Fusion of 3 bones: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process. Connected to ribs by costal cartilage

Ribs

Protect the lungs and heart. 8 true and 5 false

Humerus

Bone of the upper arm

Radius

Smaller bone of the forearm located on the lateral side

Ulna

Longer bone of the forearm that is located on the medial side

Carpals

Small bones of the hand that help create the wrist joint

Metacarpals

Bones that form the palm of the hand

Phalanges

In the hand and the foot. Usually have a proximal, middle, and distal except for the first digits

Femur

Thigh bone

Patella

knee cap

Tibia

Carries most of the weight in the lower leg. Located on the medial side

Fibula

Smaller bone of the lower leg located laterally

Calcaneus

Heel bone

Tarsals

smaller bones of the foot that help create the ankle joint

Metatarsals

Made up of 5 small long bones that have an important role in supporting body weight