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1. skull The bony structure of the head,
Protects the brain
mandible lower jaw bone
sternum breastbone
radius Bone in forearm "on the thumb side",
the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm.
phalanges bones of the fingers and toes
rib cage protects thoracic organs
heart and lungs,
24 ribs, 12 each side
tibia shin bone
fibula calf bone,
The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg
vertebral column (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccyx)
A series of irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae that houses the spinal cord.
scapula shoulder blade
carpals wrist bones
metacarpals bones of the palm
pelvic girdle basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the trunk and the
legs, supports and balances the trunk, and contains and supports the intestines, the
urinary bladder, and the internal sex organs.
femur Thigh bone
tarsals ankle bones
metatarsals bones of the foot
patella Knee cap
clavicle Collar bone
humerus upper arm bone
ulna lesser forearm bone,
medial bone of the forearm
sutures Areas where the cranial bones have joined together
floating ribs any of the lower ribs that are not attached directly to the
breastbone.
axial skeleton Portion of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, rib cage,
and vertebral column

2. appendicular skeleton Bones of the limbs and limb girdles that are attached to
the axial skeleton
maxilla upper jaw bone
zygomatic process a projection of the temporal bone that forms part of the
zygoma
frontal bone forms the forehead
Forehead bone
temporal bone Two bones are on each side of the head that forms the lower side
of the head
occipital bone bone that protrudes at the base of the skull
back of head
parietal bone A bone forming the central side and upper back part of each side
of the skull