Bones Identification and Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards identifying bone anatomical names, structural parts of long bones, and regional groupings from the lecture transcript.

Cranium/Skull

The skeletal structure forming the head.

Clavicle

The collarbone located in the shoulder girdle.

Scapula

The shoulder blade bone.

Cervical Vertebrae

The vertebrae located in the neck region of the spine.

Thoracic Vertebrae

The vertebrae located in the chest area of the spine.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The vertebrae located in the lower back area of the spine.

Sacrum

The triangular bone structure located at the base of the lumbar vertebrae.

Coccyx

The small tailbone at the base of the spinal column.

Humerus

The upper arm bone.

Ulna

The inner bone of the forearm.

Radius

The lateral bone of the forearm.

Carpals

Bones located in the wrist and hand.

Metacarpals

Intermediate bones located in the wrist and hand.

Phalanges

Bones located in the digits of the wrist and hand or ankle and foot.

Manumbrium

The upper portion of the sternum situated in the thoracic cage.

Body of Sternum

The main middle portion of the sternum.

Xiphoid Process

The small, lowest portion of the sternum.

Ilium

The superior, broad region of the hip bone.

Ischium

The lower, posterior part of the hip bone.

Femur

The thigh bone of the upper leg.

Patella

The kneecap bone.

Fibula

The outer, smaller bone of the lower leg.

Tibia

The inner, larger bone of the lower leg.

Tarsals

Bones located in the ankle and foot.

Metatarsals

Bones located in the middle region of the ankle and foot.

Pubis

The anterior region of the hip bone.

Epiphysis

The end section or region of a long bone.

Periosteum

The dense fibrous membrane covering a long bone.

Diaphysis

The shaft or central section of a long bone.