BONES OF THE BODY

 Phalanges: any of the bones of the fingers.

 Femur: the thighbone; the longest and strongest bone in the body.
 Radius: lateral, shorter bone of the forearm.
 Scapula: also called the shoulder blade; provides a foundation for joint function.
 Mandible: the jawbone; holds the lower teeth in place; it is the strongest bone in
the face.
 Stapes: located in the middle ear; the smallest bone in the body.
 Humerus: upper arm bone; supports arm functions, such as lifting.
 Cranium: the skull; encloses/ protects the brain.
 Vertebrae: any of the 33 bones of the spinal column.
 Pelvis: located near the base of the spine where the hind limbs/legs are attached;
this bone is separated in children and fused together in adults.
 Ulna: inner, larger bone of the forearm.
 Carpals: any of the 8 bones of the carpus/ wrist.
 Patella: the kneecap; allows for knee extension
 Metacarpals: the five bones of the metacarpus, located between the wrist and the
fingers.
 Tarsals: the seven bones of the ankle joint.
 Ribs: act as a protective cage for the heart, lungs, and liver; there are 12 pairs of
ribs.
 Fibula: the outer, smaller bone located between the knee and the ankle.
 Metatarsals: any of the bones located between the ankle and the toes.
 Clavicle: also called the collarbone; allows your arms to hang freely.
 Tibia: the inner, larger bone of the lower leg.