BSC2085L Lab Midterm Bone Identification

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Vocabulary flashcards covering all 54 bones from the BSC2085L Lab Midterm Master Identification List.

Last updated 2:14 PM on 10/5/26
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Frontal bone


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Parietal bone


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Temporal bone


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Occipital bone


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Nasal bone


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Zygomatic bone


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Maxilla


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Mandible


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Hyoid bone


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Atlas (C1)


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Axis (C2)


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Cervical vertebra


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Thoracic vertebra

One of twelve vertebrae (T1−T12T1-T12) located in the chest region, articulating with the ribs.

<p>One of twelve vertebrae ($$T1-T12$$) located in the chest region, articulating with the ribs.</p>
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Lumbar vertebra

One of five large, heavy vertebrae (L1−L5L1-L5) forming the lower back region.

<p>One of five large, heavy vertebrae ($$L1-L5$$) forming the lower back region.</p>
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Sacrum

Triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by five fused sacral vertebrae.

<p>Triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by five fused sacral vertebrae.</p>
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Coccyx

Small triangular bone at the inferior tip of the spinal column, formed by fused tailbone vertebrae.

<p>Small triangular bone at the inferior tip of the spinal column, formed by fused tailbone vertebrae.</p>
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Sternum

Flat bone located in the anterior center of the chest (breastbone).

<p>Flat bone located in the anterior center of the chest (breastbone).</p>
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True ribs

Rib pairs 1 through 7 that attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilages.

<p>Rib pairs 1 through 7 that attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilages.</p>
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False ribs

Rib pairs 8 through 12 that do not attach directly to the sternum.

<p>Rib pairs 8 through 12 that do not attach directly to the sternum.</p>
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Floating ribs

Rib pairs 11 and 12 (a subset of false ribs) that have no anterior attachment to the sternum or costal cartilage.

<p>Rib pairs 11 and 12 (a subset of false ribs) that have no anterior attachment to the sternum or costal cartilage.</p>
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Xiphoid process

Small, inferior cartilaginous/bony tip at the inferior end of the sternum.

<p>Small, inferior cartilaginous/bony tip at the inferior end of the sternum.</p>
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Clavicle

S-shaped bone at the base of the neck extending horizontally between the sternum and scapula (collarbone).

<p>S-shaped bone at the base of the neck extending horizontally between the sternum and scapula (collarbone).</p>
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Scapula

Flat triangular bone located on the posterior upper thorax (shoulder blade).

<p>Flat triangular bone located on the posterior upper thorax (shoulder blade).</p>
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Humerus

Long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint.

<p>Long bone of the upper arm, extending from the shoulder joint to the elbow joint.</p>
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Radius

Lateral bone of the forearm (aligned with the thumb side).

<p>Lateral bone of the forearm (aligned with the thumb side).</p>
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Ulna

Medial bone of the forearm (aligned with the pinky side).

<p>Medial bone of the forearm (aligned with the pinky side).</p>
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Scaphoid

Boat-shaped carpal bone located on the lateral (thumb) side of the proximal wrist row.

<p>Boat-shaped carpal bone located on the lateral (thumb) side of the proximal wrist row.</p>
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Lunate

Crescent-shaped carpal bone in the center of the proximal wrist row.

<p>Crescent-shaped carpal bone in the center of the proximal wrist row.</p>
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Triquetrum

Pyramidal carpal bone on the medial (pinky) side of the proximal wrist row.

<p>Pyramidal carpal bone on the medial (pinky) side of the proximal wrist row.</p>
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Pisiform

Small, pea-shaped carpal bone resting on the palmar surface of the triquetrum.

<p>Small, pea-shaped carpal bone resting on the palmar surface of the triquetrum.</p>
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Trapezium

Lateral carpal bone of the distal row that articulates with the thumb metacarpal.

<p>Lateral carpal bone of the distal row that articulates with the thumb metacarpal.</p>
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Trapezoid

Wedge-shaped carpal bone in the distal row between the trapezium and capitate.

<p>Wedge-shaped carpal bone in the distal row between the trapezium and capitate.</p>
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Capitate

Largest carpal bone, located centrally in the distal row of the wrist.

<p>Largest carpal bone, located centrally in the distal row of the wrist.</p>
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Hamate

Hook-shaped carpal bone located on the medial side of the distal wrist row.

<p>Hook-shaped carpal bone located on the medial side of the distal wrist row.</p>
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Metacarpal

One of five miniature long bones forming the framework of the palm.

<p>One of five miniature long bones forming the framework of the palm.</p>
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Proximal phalanx

Bone forming the base of a digit (finger or toe), closest to the palm or sole.

<p>Bone forming the base of a digit (finger or toe), closest to the palm or sole.</p>
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Middle/intermediate phalanx

Bone located between the proximal and distal phalanges in digits 2 through 5.

<p>Bone located between the proximal and distal phalanges in digits 2 through 5.</p>
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Distal phalanx

Bone forming the terminal tip of a finger or toe.

<p>Bone forming the terminal tip of a finger or toe.</p>
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Os coxae (hip bone)

Large pelvic bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

<p>Large pelvic bone formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.</p>
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Ilium

Superior, fan-shaped region of the hip bone forming the prominence of the hip.

<p>Superior, fan-shaped region of the hip bone forming the prominence of the hip.</p>
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Ischium

Posterior-inferior region of the hip bone that supports body weight when sitting.

<p>Posterior-inferior region of the hip bone that supports body weight when sitting.</p>
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Pubis

Anterior region of the hip bone that meets at the pubic symphysis.

<p>Anterior region of the hip bone that meets at the pubic symphysis.</p>
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Femur

Long bone of the thigh; the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.

<p>Long bone of the thigh; the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.</p>
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Patella

Small, triangular sesamoid bone located anterior to the knee joint (kneecap).

<p>Small, triangular sesamoid bone located anterior to the knee joint (kneecap).</p>
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Tibia

Larger, weight-bearing medial bone of the lower leg (shinbone).

<p>Larger, weight-bearing medial bone of the lower leg (shinbone).</p>
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Fibula

Slender, non-weight-bearing lateral bone of the lower leg.

<p>Slender, non-weight-bearing lateral bone of the lower leg.</p>
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Talus

Large tarsal bone of the ankle that articulates directly with the tibia and fibula.

<p>Large tarsal bone of the ankle that articulates directly with the tibia and fibula.</p>
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Calcaneus

Largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.

<p>Largest tarsal bone, forming the prominence of the heel.</p>
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Navicular

Boat-shaped tarsal bone located on the medial side of the foot between the talus and cuneiforms.

<p>Boat-shaped tarsal bone located on the medial side of the foot between the talus and cuneiforms.</p>
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Cuboid

Cube-shaped tarsal bone located on the lateral side of the midfoot.

<p>Cube-shaped tarsal bone located on the lateral side of the midfoot.</p>
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Medial cuneiform

Wedge-shaped tarsal bone on the inner side of the midfoot, articulating with the first metatarsal.

<p>Wedge-shaped tarsal bone on the inner side of the midfoot, articulating with the first metatarsal.</p>
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Intermediate cuneiform

Middle wedge-shaped tarsal bone situated between the medial and lateral cuneiforms.

<p>Middle wedge-shaped tarsal bone situated between the medial and lateral cuneiforms.</p>
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Lateral cuneiform

Wedge-shaped tarsal bone located between the intermediate cuneiform and the cuboid.

<p>Wedge-shaped tarsal bone located between the intermediate cuneiform and the cuboid.</p>
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Metatarsal

One of five long bones forming the midfoot and arch structure.

<p>One of five long bones forming the midfoot and arch structure.</p>