bones and functions

Bone Names and Functions

• Clavicle: Collarbone.

• Scapula: Shoulder blade.

• Humerus: Arm bone.

• Radius: Lateral bone in forearm.

• Ulna: Medial bone in forearm.

Wrist and Hand Bones

• Carpal Bones: Wrist bones (not individually needed for lab, but important for lectures).

  • Scaphoid, Lunate, Triquetrum, Pisiform: First row of carpal bones.

  • Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hamate: Second row of carpal bones.

• Metacarpals: Palm bones.

• Phalanges: Finger bones.

  • Thumb has 2 (proximal, distal); other fingers have 3 (proximal, middle, distal).

Pelvis Anatomy

• Ilium: Superior bone of pelvis.

• Pubic Bone: Anterior bone.

• Ischium: Posterior bone.

Leg Bones

• Tibia: Shinbone.

• Patella: Kneecap.

• Fibula: Lateral bone in the lower leg.

Ankle Structure

• Medial and Lateral Malleoli: Bumps on the ankle.

• Talus: Bone that contacts the ankle.

• Navicular: Anterior to talus.

• Cuneiform Bones: Three for big toe, three for other toes.

• Cuboid: Side bone of the foot.

• Calcaneus: Heel bone.

Pelvis Anatomy

• Ilium: Superior bone of pelvis.

• Ischium: Posterior bone.

Leg Bones

• Femur: Thigh bone.

• Tibia: Shinbone.

• Fibula: Lateral bone in the lower leg.

Foot Bones

• Tarsals: Ankle and foot bones.

• Metatarsals: Mid-foot bones.

• Phalanges: Bones of the fingers and toes.

The cuboid bone was mentioned in a previous version of the notes under the "Ankle Structure" section, where it was described as the "Side bone of the foot." However, it was removed from the most recent revision based on your request to only include specific bones (ilium, ischium, femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges).