Name that Bone!

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What is the frontal bone?

Back

The frontal bone is a bone in the skull that forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.

Front

What is the function of the nasal bone?

Back

The nasal bones are two small bones that form the bridge of the nose and support the structure of the nose.

Front

What is the ethmoid bone?

Back

The ethmoid bone is a complex bone located between the eyes that contributes to the nasal cavity and the orbits.

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What is the temporal bone?

Back

The temporal bone is located at the sides and base of the skull, housing structures of the ear.

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What is the parietal bone?

Back

The parietal bones are two bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

Front

What is the tibia?

Back

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

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is the smaller bone in the lower leg, located alongside the tibia.

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What is the femur?

Back

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

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What is the xyphoid process?

Back

The xyphoid process is a small cartilaginous extension at the lower end of the sternum.

Front

What is the sternum?

Back

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