Biomed II Terms for types of bones

Carpals

The 8 small bones that make up the wrist

Pelvic Girdle

The bones that connect the legs to the spine and support the lower body

Clavicle

The collarbone; connects the sternum to the scapula

Phalanges

The bones of the fingers and toes

Femur

The thigh bone; the longest and strongest bone in the body

Radius

The forearm bone on the thumb side

Fibula

The thinner bone of the lower leg, located on the outer side

Rib Cage

A group of bones that protects the heart and lungs

Frontal Bone

The bone that forms the forehead and part of the eye sockets

Scapula

The shoulder blade; connects the upper arm to the collarbone

Humerus

The bone of the upper arm

Sphenoid Bone

A bone in the middle of the skull that helps form the eye sockets and base of the skull

Mandible

The lower jawbone

Sternum

The breastbone; connects to the ribs and helps protect the heart and lungs

Maxilla

The upper jawbone

Tarsals

The 7 bones that make up the ankle and back part of the foot

Metacarpals

The 5 bones that make up the palm of the hand

Temporal Bone

A skull bone located on the sides of the head near the ears

Metatarsals

The 5 bones that make up the middle of the foot

Tibia

The larger, stronger bone of the lower leg; the shinbone

Occipital Bone

The bone at the back and base of the skull

Ulna

The forearm bone on the pinky side

Parietal Bone

Two bones that form the upper sides and roof of the skull

Vertebral Column

The backbone; a series of bones that supports the body and protects the spinal cord

Patella

The kneecap; protects the knee joint

Zygomatic Bone

The cheekbone; helps form the side of the face and eye socket