Skeletal System Anatomy

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What are the carpals?

Back

The carpals are a group of eight small bones in the wrist that connect the hand to the forearm.

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What is the function of the fibula?

Back

The fibula is a long, thin bone located on the lateral side of the tibia in the lower leg, providing stability to the ankle and supporting muscles.

Front

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 vertebral column?

Back

The vertebral column, also known as the spine, is a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide structural support to the body.

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What are tarsals?

Back

Tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the foot and provide stability and support.

Front

What is the role of the pelvic girdle?

Back

The pelvic girdle connects the spine to the lower limbs and supports the weight of the upper body when sitting and standing.

Front

What is the patella?

Back

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

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.

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What are metatarsals?

Back

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

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What is the function of the radius?

Back

The radius is one of the two bones in the forearm, located on the thumb side, allowing for rotation of the wrist.