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Major Bones of 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.
  • 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.