1.1 -- bones (skeleton) Flashcards by Kaitlyn K | Brainscape

Q

mandible

A

lower jaw bone

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maxilla

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upper jaw bone

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zygomatic bone

A

cheek bone

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frontal bone

A

the bone that forms the forehead

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temporal bone

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bone that forms parts of the side of the skull

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occipital bone

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lower back of the skull

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parietal bone

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the upper back of the head

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sternum

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breastbone

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radius

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lateral bone of the forearm

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phalanges

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bones of the fingers and toes

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rib cage

A

ribs

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tibia

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the medial and larger bone of the lower leg

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fibula

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the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

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vertebral column

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spine

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cervical region

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neck portion of the spine

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thoracic region

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chest portion of the spine

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lumbar region

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lower back portion of the spine

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sacral region

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between hips (extreme lower portion of the spine)

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coccyx

A

tailbone

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scapula

A

shoulder blade

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carpals

A

bones of the hand between the wrist and fingers

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metacarpals

A

bones of the hand

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pelvic girdle

A

hip bones

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femur

A

thigh bone

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tarsals

A

ankle bones

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metatarsals

A

bones of the foot between the ankle and toes

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patella

A

kneecap

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clavicle

A

collar bone

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humerus

A

upper arm bone

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ulna

A

the medial bone of the forearm

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ischium

A

the lower, posterior portions of the pelvis

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ilium

A

hip bone

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pubis

A

the medial anterior portion of the pelvis

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pubic symphysis

A

cartilaginous joint at which two pubic bones fuse together

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nasal cavity

A

hollow space behind the nose