Bone Identification

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What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is a long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg.

Front

What is the tibia commonly known as?

Back

The tibia is commonly known as the shin bone.

Front

What is the patella?

Back

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a small bone that protects the knee joint.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

The adult human body has 206 bones.

Front

What is the sternum?

Back

The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone located in the center of the chest.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist.

Front

What is the clavicle?

Back

The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone that connects the arm to the body.

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes.

Front

What is the zygomatic bone?

Back

The zygomatic bone, also known as the cheekbone, is located below the eye socket.

Front

What is the femur?

Back

The femur is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.