Anterior View of Skeleton Flashcards

Eye and Facial Bones

• Eye Orbit:
  • Encases and protects the eye.
• Mandible:
  • Forms the lower jaw, crucial for chewing and speaking.
• Frontal Bone:
  • Comprises the forehead region.
• Nasal Bone:
  • Forms the bridge of the nose.
• Maxilla:
  • Constitutes the upper jaw, important for dental structure.

Thoracic and Upper Limb Bones

• Body of Sternum:
  • Central part of the sternum, articulates with ribs.
• Xiphoid:
  • The small, cartilaginous extension at the lower end of the sternum.
• Clavicle:
  • Known as the collarbone, connects arm to body and provides shoulder support.
• True Ribs:
  • The first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum.

Arm and Forearm Bones

• Humerus:
  • The long bone in the upper arm, involved in shoulder and elbow movement.
• Ulna:
  • Larger forearm bone, features a hinge joint at the elbow for uniplanar movement.
• Radius:
  • Smaller forearm bone, enables rotational motion at the elbow.

Vertebral and Pelvic Bones

• Lumbar Vertebrae:
  • Five vertebrae in the lower back, significant for supporting the torso.
• Sacrum:
  • Triangular bone at the base of the spine, connects with pelvis.
• Coccyx:
  • Known as the tailbone, supports pelvic organs.

Pelvic and Lower Limb Bones

• Ilium:
  • The largest part of the pelvis, supports weight and provides attachment points.
• Ischium:
  • The lower and back part of the hip bone, provides sitting support.
• Symphysis Pubis:
  • A joint that connects the left and right pubic bones at the front of the pelvis.

Rib and Cartilage Structure

• Coastal Cartilage:
  • Connects each rib to the sternum, providing flexibility to the ribcage.
• Floating Ribs:
  • The last two pairs of ribs that do not attach to the sternum but protect the kidneys.

Hand and Foot Bones

• Carpals:
  • Group of eight small bones forming the wrist, allowing wrist mobility.
• Metacarpals:
  • Five bones forming the palm of the hand.
• Phalanges:
  • Bones of the fingers and toes; essential for dexterity and grip.
• Tarsals:
  • Group of seven bones forming the ankle, providing support and mobility.
• Metatarsals:
  • Slender bones forming the middle part of the foot.

Leg Bones

• Femur:
  • The longest bone in the body, known as the thigh bone.
• Patella:
  • Also known as the kneecap, protects the knee joint.
• Tibia:
  • The larger of the two leg bones, significant for weight-bearing.
• Fibula:
  • The smaller of the two leg bones, helps stabilize the ankle.

Test your knowledge of the anterior view of the human skeleton with these flashcards. Each card focuses on a specific anatomical term related to the skeleton. Perfect for students of anatomy or those preparing for medical exams.