Skeletal System and Bone Classification

Vocabulary flashcards covering bone classifications and major bones of the human skeletal system based on the provided notes diagram.

Human Skeleton Bone Classification Diagram

A labeled diagram of the skeletal system showing the locations and classifications of major bones.

Irregular bones

A category of bones color-coded yellow on the skeletal diagram, which includes the vertebrae and pelvis.

Short bones

A category of bones color-coded blue on the skeletal diagram, which includes the tarsals.

Flat bones

A category of bones color-coded green on the skeletal diagram, which includes the cranium, rib cage, and sternum.

Long bones

A category of bones color-coded pink on the skeletal diagram, which includes the humerus, radius, ulna, femur, fibula, and tibia.

Cranium

The skull bone, classified in the skeletal system diagram as a flat bone.

Clavicle

The bone located at the top of the chest/shoulder area, commonly known as the collarbone.

Scapula

The bone located in the upper back/shoulder area, commonly known as the shoulder blade.

Humerus

The bone of the upper arm, classified as a long bone.

Rib cage

The bone structure enclosing the chest cavity, classified as flat bones.

Sternum

The chest bone located at the center of the rib cage, classified as a flat bone.

Vertebrae

The individual segment bones that form the spine, classified as irregular bones.

Radius

One of the two bones in the forearm, classified as a long bone.

Ulna

One of the two bones in the forearm running parallel to the radius, classified as a long bone.

Carpals

The collection of small bones that form the wrist.

Pelvis

The hip structure bone, classified in the diagram as an irregular bone.

Femur

The thigh bone, classified as a long bone.

Patella

The kneecap bone located at the front of the knee joint.

Fibula

The thinner, outer bone of the lower leg, classified as a long bone.

Tibia

The larger shin bone of the lower leg, classified as a long bone.

Tarsals

The bones located in the ankle region, classified as short bones.