Naming of Bones Anatomy

Front

What is the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side. It runs parallel to the ulna.

Front

What is the maxilla?

Back

The maxilla is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth and forms part of the orbits of the eyes.

Front

What is the femur?

Back

The femur is the thigh bone, the longest and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip to the knee.

Front

What is the clavicle?

Back

The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What is the ulna?

Back

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb, running parallel to the radius.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Front

What is the tibia?

Back

The tibia, or shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located medially.

Front

What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What is the occipital bone?

Back

The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and forms the base of the cranium.

Front

What is the mandible?

Back

The mandible is the lower jawbone, the only movable bone of the skull, which holds the lower teeth.

Front

What is the pelvis?

Back

The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, supporting the trunk and connecting the legs.