Bone Identity

Front

What is the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two long bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side. It is involved in the movement of the wrist and forearm.

Front

What is the sacrum?

Back

The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of five vertebrae. It connects the spine to the hip bones.

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. It supports most of the weight of the body.

Front

What is the scapula?

Back

The scapula, or shoulder blade, is a flat, triangular bone located on the back of the shoulder. It connects the humerus with the clavicle.

Front

What is the clavicle?

Back

The clavicle, or collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum. It helps stabilize the shoulder.

Front

What is the humerus?

Back

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm, extending from the shoulder to the elbow. It is involved in the movement of the arm.

Front

What is the patella?

Back

The patella, or kneecap, is a small, flat bone that protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.

Front

What is the fibula?

Back

The fibula is the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, located alongside the tibia. It provides stability to the ankle.

Front

What are the lumbar vertebrae?

Back

The lumbar vertebrae are the five vertebrae in the lower back, providing support for the upper body and allowing for flexibility and movement.

Front

What is the coccyx?

Back

The coccyx, or tailbone, is a small, triangular bone at the base of the vertebral column, formed by the fusion of four vertebrae.