bones Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the name of the bone located in the upper arm?
Humerus
True or False: The femur is the longest bone in the human body.
True
Fill in the blank: The bone that protects the brain is called the ______.
Cranium
What is the name of the bone that connects the shoulder to the arm?
Clavicle
Which bone is known as the kneecap?
Patella
What is the name of the bone found in the lower leg, parallel to the tibia?
Fibula
Which bone is commonly referred to as the tailbone?
Coccyx
What is the name of the bone that forms the back of the skull?
Occipital bone
True or False: The radius is located on the inner side of the forearm.
False
What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?
Mandible
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the bone that forms the base of the spine.
Sacrum
Which bone is known as the upper jawbone?
Maxilla
What is the name of the bone that forms the sides of the skull?
Parietal bones
True or False: The tibia is larger than the fibula.
True
What is the name of the bones that make up the fingers?
Phalanges
Which bone is also known as the breastbone?
Sternum
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the bone located in the chest that connects to the ribs.
Sternum
What is the name of the bone that forms the sides and base of the skull?
Temporal bones
Which bone is located in the wrist?
Carpals
True or False: The scapula is commonly known as the shoulder blade.
True
What is the name of the bone that supports the tongue?
Hyoid bone
Which bone is known as the shinbone?
Tibia
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a small bone located in the middle ear.
Stapes
What is the name of the bone that forms the ankle?
Tarsals