Skull
Definition : The bony frameworks of the head enclosing the brain and supporting the face .
Purpose : It protects the brain .
Fact : Removing a piece from the skull was practiced in ancient and even prehistoric times. The reason is unknown , but it may have been a tribal ritual or rudimentary treatments for brain disorders
Definition : The bony frameworks of the head enclosing the brain and supporting the face .
Purpose : It protects the brain .
Fact : Removing a piece from the skull was practiced in ancient and even prehistoric times. The reason is unknown , but it may have been a tribal ritual or rudimentary treatments for brain disorders
Humerus
Definition : The bone of the upper arm or forelimb , forming joints at the
shoulder and the elbow .
Purpose : It takes part in two major joints of the arm .
Fact : The humerus is one of the largest bone in the body .
Humerus
Definition : The bone of the upper arm or forelimb , forming joints at the
shoulder and the elbow .
Purpose : It takes part in two major joints of the arm .
Fact : The humerus is one of the largest bone in the body .
Clavicle (collarbone)
Definition : a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum
Purpose : The collarbone protects the neurovascular bundle that supplies the upper limb
Fact : Clavicle fractures are most common in children and adults under 25 years of age
Definition : a long bone that serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum
Purpose : The collarbone protects the neurovascular bundle that supplies the upper limb
Fact : Clavicle fractures are most common in children and adults under 25 years of age
Ribs
Definition : one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occurs in pairs .
Purpose : protects the internal organs from damage and gives structure to the body .
Fact : Your rib cage , which protects your heart and lungs, is actually quite delicate, it can be damaged by accidents, sports , or even a powerful sneeze.
Definition : one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occurs in pairs .
Purpose : protects the internal organs from damage and gives structure to the body .
Fact : Your rib cage , which protects your heart and lungs, is actually quite delicate, it can be damaged by accidents, sports , or even a powerful sneeze.
Scapula
Definition : either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade .
Purpose : It controls the elevation, rotation , and abduction of the arm
Fact : The scapula is a Latin word meaning "blade"
Definition : either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade .
Purpose : It controls the elevation, rotation , and abduction of the arm
Fact : The scapula is a Latin word meaning "blade"
Sternum
Definition : The narrow bone connected with the clavicles and the ribs ; breast bone.
Purpose : It serves as the keystone of the rib cage and stabilizes the thoracic skeleton.
Fact : The sternum often needs to be cut in half along the axis during heart surgery in order to access to the heart .
Definition : The narrow bone connected with the clavicles and the ribs ; breast bone.
Purpose : It serves as the keystone of the rib cage and stabilizes the thoracic skeleton.
Fact : The sternum often needs to be cut in half along the axis during heart surgery in order to access to the heart .
Tarsals
Definition : Any several angular bones that in humans make up the ankle
Purpose : They support the movement and the tibia and fibula and hold them together .
Fact : The tarsal bones of the foot are organized into three rows; proximal , intermediate , and distal .
Definition : Any several angular bones that in humans make up the ankle
Purpose : They support the movement and the tibia and fibula and hold them together .
Fact : The tarsal bones of the foot are organized into three rows; proximal , intermediate , and distal .
Metatarsals
Definition : The part of the bones of the mid-foot and are tibular in shape .
Purpose : It provides balance and stability . These structures provide the shape of the arch in the foot .
Fact : Without metatarsal bones , humans would be unable to walk upright , jump or run.
Definition : The part of the bones of the mid-foot and are tibular in shape .
Purpose : It provides balance and stability . These structures provide the shape of the arch in the foot .
Fact : Without metatarsal bones , humans would be unable to walk upright , jump or run.
Carpals
Definition : One of the wrist bones
Purpose : Allows the wrist to move and rotate .
Fact : The carpals contain 8 bones and the have specific names :scaphoid , lunate , triquetral, pisiform, trapezium , trapezoid ,capitate, and hamate .
Definition : One of the wrist bones
Purpose : Allows the wrist to move and rotate .
Fact : The carpals contain 8 bones and the have specific names :scaphoid , lunate , triquetral, pisiform, trapezium , trapezoid ,capitate, and hamate .
Metacarpals
Definition : The long bones in the miniature that are connected to the carpals .
Purpose : They are attached at the proximal end to the carpals in the wrist and at the distal end it to the phalanges of the thumb and fingers .
Fact : In human the metacarpals bones form a longitudinal arch that accommodate the muscles , tendons , and nerves of the pain.
Definition : The long bones in the miniature that are connected to the carpals .
Purpose : They are attached at the proximal end to the carpals in the wrist and at the distal end it to the phalanges of the thumb and fingers .
Fact : In human the metacarpals bones form a longitudinal arch that accommodate the muscles , tendons , and nerves of the pain.
Phalanges
Definition : The bones of the fingers and of the toes .
Purpose : The phalanges in your fingers allow you to pick up things and generally just allow you to move your fingers and the ones in your toes allow you to walk.
Fact : The finger bones in the middle of your fingers are called intermediate phalanges.
Definition : The bones of the fingers and of the toes .
Purpose : The phalanges in your fingers allow you to pick up things and generally just allow you to move your fingers and the ones in your toes allow you to walk.
Fact : The finger bones in the middle of your fingers are called intermediate phalanges.
Femur
Definition : The bone of the thigh or upper hind limb, articulating at the hip and knee.
Purpose : It helps do various functions that help maintain mobility.
Fact : The femur is the longest bone in the body .
Definition : The bone of the thigh or upper hind limb, articulating at the hip and knee.
Purpose : It helps do various functions that help maintain mobility.
Fact : The femur is the longest bone in the body .
Radius
Definition: Is one of the two large bones of the forearm, the other being the ulna
Purpose: At its proximal end, the rounded head forms its pivoting part of the elbow joint that permits rotation of the lower arm and hand
Fact: When you fall, the radius is designed to snap and absorb most of the impact in order to prevent damage to more important areas
Definition: Is one of the two large bones of the forearm, the other being the ulna
Purpose: At its proximal end, the rounded head forms its pivoting part of the elbow joint that permits rotation of the lower arm and hand
Fact: When you fall, the radius is designed to snap and absorb most of the impact in order to prevent damage to more important areas
Ulna
Definition: The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb
Purpose: To support the forearm and allow it to move
Fact: The ulna's length is determined by age and genetic factors
Definition: The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb
Purpose: To support the forearm and allow it to move
Fact: The ulna's length is determined by age and genetic factors
Patella
Definition: The kneecap .
Purpose: It plays a vital role in how the knee bends
Fact: The knee is probbaly the most stressed joint in the human body.
Definition: The kneecap .
Purpose: It plays a vital role in how the knee bends
Fact: The knee is probbaly the most stressed joint in the human body.
Tibia
Definition : the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the fibula.
Purpose : The tibia bone also functions to form part of the skeleton in the lower leg, where it supports the leg movement .
Fact : Its the big flat bone you can feel in the front of your lower leg .
Definition : the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the fibula.
Purpose : The tibia bone also functions to form part of the skeleton in the lower leg, where it supports the leg movement .
Fact : Its the big flat bone you can feel in the front of your lower leg .
Fibula
Definition: the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the tibia.
Purpose: stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg.
Fact: These are sometimes referred as "hind legs"
Definition: the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle in humans (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the tibia.
Purpose: stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg.
Fact: These are sometimes referred as "hind legs"
Pelvis
Definition: The large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.
Purpose: The pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a muscle, bone, and connective tissue structure that proved foundation for the lower extremities
Fact: The pelvis is a basin shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs
Definition: The large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.
Purpose: The pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a muscle, bone, and connective tissue structure that proved foundation for the lower extremities
Fact: The pelvis is a basin shaped structure that supports the spinal column and protects the abdominal organs