Basics of the Skeletal System

Front

Number of bones in adult human

Back

206

Front

Main function of skeletal system

Back

Support and protect body

Front

Bone that protects the brain

Back

Skull

Front

Bone that protects the heart and lungs

Back

Ribcage

Front

Longest bone in the body

Back

Femur

Front

Smallest bone in the body

Back

Stapes (in ear)

Front

Bone that forms the backbone

Back

Vertebrae

Front

Bone that forms the shoulder

Back

Clavicle

Front

Bone that forms the hip

Back

Pelvis

Front

Bone that forms the knee cap

Back

Patella