Skeletal System Flashcards: Skull, Neck, and Limb Bones (From Lecture Notes)

Flashcards covering major skull, neck, and limb bones based on the provided notes.

Which bone forms the back of the skull and is located below the parietal bones?

Occipital bone.

Which bones are known as the cheekbones, or malar bones, and form the prominence of the cheeks and part of the eye sockets?

Zygomatic bones.

Which vertebrae are located in the neck and provide support and flexibility?

Cervical vertebrae.

Which bone is the collarbone that joins the sternum to the scapula?

Clavicle.

Which forearm bone is on the thumb side?

Radius.

Which forearm bone is on the pinky side and is typically the larger/inner bone?

Ulna.

What are the bones of the fingers (and toes), with three in each finger (except the thumb) called?

Phalanges.

What are the five bones of the palm located between the carpals and the phalanges?

Metacarpals.

What are the eight wrist bones forming the carpus?

Carpals.

Which bone is the upper arm bone, the largest bone in the arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow?

Humerus.

Which shinbone is the larger leg bone on the big toe side that bears most of the body's weight?

Tibia.

What bones are in the ankle and what are they collectively called?

Tarsals