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Main bone structures

Andrew Masteller
Overview
The body has 206 bones, I will be showing the
primary bones in human skeletal structure.

- bones play a role in structure of the body


- Aid in the immune system
- Are controlled by muscles
- Protect important organs
The skull
The skull has 22 bones itself. It
consists of 8 cranial bones to protect
the brain. And 14 facial bones.
The spine
The spine include ass cervical,
thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae. It also
include the sacrum and tailbone.
The chest
Includes the thoracic vertebrae and
twelve pair of ribs. Also includes the
sternum. Protects organs such as the
lungs and heart.
Arms
Includes the shoulder blade (scapula),
collarbone (clavicle), humerus, radius
and ulna.
Hands
Wrist bones (carpals), metacarpals
and phalanges.
Pelvis
Hip bones

Only gender specific bone in body.


Legs
Femur, knee cap (patella), tibia and
fibula.
Feet
Tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.

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