Anatomy of Human Bones: Skull, Limbs, and Torso

Carpals

Wrist bones that allow hand movement.

Clavicle

Collarbone connecting sternum to shoulder.

Femur

Thigh bone; longest and strongest in body.

Fibula

Thin lower leg bone, parallel to tibia.

Frontal Bone

Forehead bone, forms front of skull.

Humerus

Upper arm bone, shoulder to elbow.

Mandible

Lower jawbone, moves for chewing.

Maxilla

Upper jawbone, holds upper teeth.

Metacarpals

Palm bones of the hand.

Metatarsals

Mid-foot bones, connect ankle to toes.

Occipital Bone

Back/base of skull.

Parietal Bone

Top/sides of skull.

Patella

Kneecap, protects knee joint.

Pelvic Girdle

Hip bones, support trunk and legs.

Phalanges

Finger and toe bones.

Radius

Forearm bone, thumb side.

Rib Cage

Ribs protecting heart and lungs.

Scapula

Shoulder blade bone.

Sphenoid

Butterfly-shaped bone inside skull base.

Sternum

Breastbone, center of chest.

Tarsals

Ankle bones.

Temporal

Side skull bones near ears.

Tibia

Shin bone, main weight-bearing leg bone.

Ulna

Forearm bone, pinky side.

Vertebral Column

Spine; protects spinal cord.

Zygomatic

Cheekbones.