Bone Identity

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What are carpals?

Back

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

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What are metacarpals?

Back

Metacarpals are the five long bones in the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.

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What is the scapula?

Back

The scapula, also known as the shoulder blade, is a flat triangular bone that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

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, supporting the weight of the upper body.

Front

What are metatarsals?

Back

Metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.

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What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are the seven bones that make up the ankle and the back part of the foot, providing stability and support.

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What is the function of the patella?

Back

The patella, or kneecap, protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

What is the radius?

Back

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

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, running parallel to the tibia, and provides support to the ankle.

Front

What is the tibia?

Back

The tibia, also known as the shinbone, is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, supporting most of the body's weight.