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What type of bone is the clavicle?
What type of bone is the humerus?
What type of bone is the radius?
What type of bone is the ulna?
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What type of bone are metacarpals?
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What type of bone are the phalanges of the hand?
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What type of bone is the femur?
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What type of bone is the tibia?
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What type of bone is the fibula?
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What type of bone are metatarsals?
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What type of bone are the phalanges of the toes?
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What type of bone are carpals?
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What type of bone are tarsals?
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What type of bone is the patella?
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What type of bone are most bones of the skull?
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What type of bone are ribs?
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What type of bone are pelvis bones?
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What type of bone is the scapula?
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What type of bone is the vertebra?
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What type of bone is the sacrum?
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What type of bone is the sternum?
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What type of bone are some bones of the skull (Cranial Bones- Sphenoid, Ethmoid & Facial bones-mandible, maxilla, frontal bone, nasal bones, and zygoma)?
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Study Notes
Long Bones
- Clavicle: Connects the arm to the body, acts as a strut; important for shoulder stability.
- Humerus: Largest bone in the upper arm; facilitates movement of the shoulder and elbow.
- Radius: One of the two bones in the forearm; allows rotation of the wrist.
- Ulna: Parallel to the radius, it supports the medial aspect of the forearm.
- Metacarpals: The five bones in the palm of the hand; contribute to the structure of the hand.
- Phalanges of hand: Bones of the fingers; each finger has three phalanges, except the thumb which has two.
- Femur: Longest bone in the body; supports the weight of the body and is crucial for leg movement.
- Tibia: The larger of the two bones in the lower leg; also known as the shinbone.
- Fibula: The thinner bone next to the tibia; provides stability to the ankle.
- Metatarsals: Five long bones in the foot; form the arch and support body weight during movement.
- Phalanges of toes: Bones of the toes; similar structure to the fingers, aiding balance and mobility.
Short Bones
- Carpals: Eight small bones in the wrist; facilitate wrist movement and flexibility.
- Tarsals: Seven bones in the ankle; play a crucial role in balance and mobility.
- Patella: The kneecap; protects the knee joint and improves leverage for leg movements.
Flat Bones
- Most Bones of the Skull: Includes the occipital, parietal, frontal, nasal, lacrimal, and vomer bones; protect the brain and provide attachment points for muscles.
- Ribs: 12 pairs of curved bones protecting the thoracic cavity; essential for respiration.
- Pelvis Bones: Comprises ilium, ischium, and pubis; supports the weight of the upper body and protects pelvic organs.
- Scapula: Shoulder blade; allows for the attachment of the arm and aids in shoulder motion.
- Sternum: Breastbone; connects the ribs and protects the heart and lungs.
Irregular Bones
- Vertebra: The individual bones of the spine; protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.
- Sacrum: A triangular bone at the base of the spine; connects the spine to the pelvis.
- Some Bones of Skull: Include cranial bones (sphenoid, ethmoid) and facial bones (mandible, maxilla, etc.); serve various functions from protection to forming facial structure.
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Description
This quiz covers the long bones of the human body, including their functions and anatomical relationships. You'll explore bones such as the clavicle, femur, and phalanges, gaining insight into their importance in movement and stability. Test your knowledge of these essential components of the skeletal system.
