Bones

Carpals (Wrist bones)

Carpals are located in the wrist region. There are 8 nodule-like bones called carpals in the wrist region.

Cervical vertebra

Cervical vertebrae are located at the back of the neck region. There are 7 cervical vertebrae. Atlas is the first cervical vertebra.

Clavicle (Collar Bone)

Clavicle is also known as the collar bone. Clavicle is a slender rod shaped bone located in the collar region.

Cranium

Cranium, also known as the skull, protects the brain from injury. It serves as the framework for the head.

Femur (Thigh bone)

Femur is located in the thigh region. The head of the femur fits into the acetabulum of the pelvic girdle to form a ball and socket joint. It is the longest and the heaviest bone. It supports the weight of the body.

Fibula

Fibula is located in the calf region of the leg. Fibula along with Tibia constitutes the lower leg.

Humerus

Humerus is located in the upper arm. The head of the humerus fits into the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle to form a ball and socket joint.

Mandible (Lower Jaw)

Mandible forms the lower jaw. Mandible is the largest and the strongest facial bone.

Maxilla (Upper Jaw)

Maxilla is the upper jaw bone. It is somewhat pyramidal in shape and has a large cavity called the maxillary sinus.

Metacarpals

Metacarpals are 5 small rod-shaped bones located in the palm region.

Metatarsals

Metatarsals are 5 long rod-shaped bones. They are located between the tarsals and the phalanges. Metacarpals of hand are analogous to metatarsals of foot.

Parietal Bones

One bone from each side joins behind the frontal bone to form the sides and the roof of the cranium. There are 2 parietal bones, and each bone is roughly quadrilateral in shape.

Patella (Kneecap)

Patella is located in front of the knee joint. It is commonly known as the kneecap. It protects and covers the knee joint.

Pelvic girdle (Hip Bone)

Pelvic girdle is a bony ring located at the base of the spine. It is composed of 2 hip bones which support the lower limbs.

Radius

Radius is the bone located at the lateral side of the forearm. It extends from the elbow to the wrist. Radius along with Ulna constitutes the forearm.

Sternum (Breast Bone)

Sternum is located at the center of the thorax, i.e., the chest. It is a dagger-shaped bone that along with the ribs forms the rib cage.

Nasal Bone

The nasal bones are two in number, and together form the bridge of the nose. These are 2 oblong bones, and their size varies in different individuals.

Rib

There are 12 pairs of ribs. The last pair of ribs is called as the floating ribs because they are not attached to the sternum.

Phalanges

There are 14 phalanges in the fingers. The thumb has 2 phalanges whereas other fingers have 3 phalanges each.

Phalanges

There are 14 phalanges in the toes. The big toe has two phalanges whereas other toes have three phalanges each.

Coccyx (Tailbone)

There are 4 caudal vertebrae at the end of the vertebral column. Caudal vertebrae are separate at birth, but in the later years they fuse together to form one single bone called coccyx (representing remnant of tail).

Tarsals

There are 7 tarsal bones in the ankle. Calcaneus is the largest tarsal bone which constitutes the heel.

Frontal Bone

This bone forms the forehead, the roof of the orbital cavity (eye socket), and the root of the nose.

Tibia

Tibia is located in the shin region of the leg. Tibia along with Fibula constitutes the lower leg. Tibia is the larger of the two bones.

Ulna

Ulna is the bone in the forearm that is aligned with the little finger. Ulna along with Radius constitutes the forearm.