anatomy skeleton

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What are the tarsals?

Back

The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot.

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What is the function of the scapula?

Back

The scapula, or shoulder blade, connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone) and provides attachment points for muscles.

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes. Each finger and toe has three phalanges, except for the thumb and big toe, which have two.

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What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist (carpals) to the fingers (phalanges).

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What is the ulna?

Back

The ulna is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the side opposite the thumb, and it helps form the elbow joint.

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What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.

Front

What is the pelvis?

Back

The pelvis is a bony structure located at the base of the spine, consisting of the hip bones, sacrum, and coccyx, and it supports the weight of the upper body.

Front

What is the patella?

Back

The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone that protects the knee joint and helps with leg movement.

Front

What are carpals?

Back

Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Front

What is the function of the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two bones in the forearm, located on the same side as the thumb, and it allows for the rotation of the wrist.