Bones of the Body Test

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What is the Lambdoidal suture?

Back

The Lambdoidal suture is the fibrous joint located between the occipital bone and the parietal bones at the back of the skull.

Front

What is the function of the talus bone?

Back

The talus is a bone in the ankle that helps connect the leg to the foot and plays a crucial role in the movement of the ankle joint.

Front

What are tarsals?

Back

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

Front

What are true ribs?

Back

True ribs are the first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum (breastbone) via costal cartilage.

Front

What is the Occipital bone?

Back

The Occipital bone is a cranial bone located at the back and base of the skull, containing the foramen magnum through which the spinal cord passes.

Front

What is the function of the sagittal suture?

Back

The sagittal suture is a fibrous joint that connects the two parietal bones of the skull, allowing for growth of the skull during development.

Front

What is the role of the squamous suture?

Back

The squamous suture is the joint between the temporal bone and the parietal bone, important for the structure of the skull.

Front

What are floating ribs?

Back

Floating ribs are the last two pairs of ribs (11th and 12th) that do not attach to the sternum or to other ribs, providing limited protection.

Front

What are the metatarsals?

Back

Metatarsals are the five long bones in the foot that connect the tarsals to the phalanges, playing a key role in foot structure and movement.

Front

What are phalanges?

Back

Phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes, with each finger having three phalanges and the thumb having two.