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Major Bones of the Human Body
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What is the longest bone in the human body?
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What is the longest bone in the human body?
The
femur
is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.
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What is the longest bone in the human body?
The
femur
is the longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.
Which bone forms the forehead?
The
frontal bone
forms the forehead.
Name the bone that protects the brain.
The
skull
protects the brain.
What bone is commonly known as the collarbone?
The
clavicle
is commonly known as the collarbone.
Which bones make up the upper arm?
The
humerus
is the bone of the upper arm.
Name the two bones of the forearm.
The
radius
and
ulna
are the two bones of the forearm.
Which bone is known as the kneecap?
The
patella
is known as the kneecap.
What are the bones of the lower leg?
The
tibia
and
fibula
are the bones of the lower leg.
Which bone forms the back of the skull?
The
occipital bone
forms the back of the skull.
Name the bone that forms the chest or breastbone.
The
sternum
forms the chest or breastbone.
What bones make up the pelvis?
The pelvis is made up of the
ilium
,
ischium
, and
pubis
bones.
Which bones form the wrist?
The
carpals
are the bones that form the wrist.
Name the bones of the hand beyond the wrist.
The
metacarpals
and
phalanges
make up the hand beyond the wrist.
Which bone is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?
The
tibia
is the main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.
What is the function of the vertebrae?
The
vertebrae
protect the spinal cord and support the head and body.
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
There are
7 cervical vertebrae
in the neck region.
Which bone is known as the shinbone?
The
tibia
is commonly called the shinbone.
What bone connects the arm to the body?
The
scapula
(shoulder blade) connects the arm to the body.
Name the bone that forms the lower jaw.
The
mandible
forms the lower jaw.
Which bones protect the heart and lungs?
The
ribs
protect the heart and lungs.