Human Skull and Spine Anatomy

The bone that forms the bridge of the nose.

The bone that connects the nose, cheekbones and upper teeth.

The bone of the upper arm.

The flat, triangular-shaped bone at the back, commonly called the shoulder blade.

The concave area on the scapula where the head of the humerus meets to form the shoulder joint.

The bones that connect to the humerus at the elbow joint and form the forearm.

The 8 small bones in the wrist that connect the radius and ulna to the metacarpals.

The bones that connect the carpal bones to the phalanges, making up the palm of your hand.

The top part of the sternum, located above the sternal angle.

The joint where the clavicle and sternum meet.

The point where the manubrium and body of the sternum meet. It's useful for counting ribs.

The small bone at the end of the sternum. It's small and easily fractured.

The bones that connect to the spine and form the rib cage.

Cartilages that connect ribs to the sternum, except for the floating ribs.

The 11th and 12th ribs that don't attach to the sternum. They're more flexible.

The large, curved bone at the base of the spine that connects to the ilium. It's triangular-shaped.

The coronal suture joins the frontal and parietal bones, forming the front part of the skull.

The sagittal suture joins the two parietal bones along the middle of the top of the skull.

The lambdoid suture joins the parietal bones to the occipital bone at the back of the skull.

The squamous sutures join the temporal bones to the parietal bones on each side of your head.

Openings in the skull that allow nerves, blood vessels, and other structures to pass through. They are crucial for communication between the brain, face, and other parts of the body.

The human skull is a complex structure that forms the head, protecting the brain, facial structures, and sensory organs. It is composed of interlocking bones, joined by sutures, which are fibrous joints.

The cranium encloses the brain and consists of eight bones. These bones are joined together to form a continuous protective shell.

The facial skeleton comprises 14 bones, structured to support the face and house the sensory organs. Some of these bones form the upper jaw and teeth, while others shape the cheeks and nose.

Sutures are fibrous joints connecting skull bones. They provide strength and stability, allowing for slight expansion during growth.

The frontal bone forms the forehead and the superior aspects of the eye sockets.

The parietal bones form the superior and lateral aspects of the skull, creating the top and sides.

The temporal bones are situated on either side of the head. They house the inner ear structures and connect to the lower jaw.

The occipital bone forms the back and base of the skull, and is where the skull connects to the spinal column.