Whack-A-Bone Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Cranium?

Wrist bone

Forehead (correct)

Funny Bones

Shoulder bone

What is the wrist bone called?

Carpals

What does Humerus refer to?

Finger bones

Funny Bones (correct)

shoulder bone

elbow bones

What are Phalanges?

Finger bones and toe bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the shoulder bone called?

Scapula Signup and view all the answers

What is the lateral bone of the forearm called?

Radius Signup and view all the answers

What is the medial bone of the forearm called?

Ulna Signup and view all the answers

What is the collar bone called?

Clavicle Signup and view all the answers

What are the bones in the hand called?

Metacarpals Signup and view all the answers

What is the lumbar region?

Lower back between ribs and pelvis Signup and view all the answers

How many pairs of ribs are there?

12 pairs Signup and view all the answers

What are the hip bones commonly referred to as?

Pelvic Signup and view all the answers

What is the back part of the human foot called?

Heel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bone Terminology and Definitions

Cranium: Refers to the forehead area, part of the skull that encases the brain.
Carpals: Wrist bones that consist of eight small bones forming the wrist joint.
Humerus: Commonly referred to as the "funny bone," it is the long bone in the upper arm.
Phalanges: Bones that make up the fingers and toes; each finger has three phalanges, while the thumb has two.
Scapula: Known as the shoulder bone, it connects the humerus with the clavicle.
Radius: The lateral (thumb side) bone of the forearm, important for wrist rotation.
Ulna: The medial (inner side) bone of the forearm, it stabilizes the wrist joint.
Clavicle: Commonly called the collar bone, it connects the arm to the body, forming part of the shoulder girdle.
Metacarpals: The five bones in the hand, situated between the phalanges and the carpals.
Lumbar: This term refers to the lower back region, situated between the ribs and the pelvis.
Ribs: Comprising 12 pairs, these bones form the rib cage that protects the thoracic cavity.
Pelvic: Often associated with the "Elvis pelvis," this term refers to the hip bones that form the pelvis.
Heel: The back part of the human foot, composed primarily of the calcaneus bone, which absorbs shock during walking.

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Test your knowledge of human bone terminology with these flashcards! Each card presents a bone name along with its definition, making it a fun and effective learning tool. Perfect for anatomy students and enthusiasts alike.