Front
Femur
Back
Thigh
Supports weight and allows leg movement.
Strongest and longest bone in the body.
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Human Anatomy Essentials
Study 40 essential anatomical structures including major bones, muscles, organs, and body systems with their functions.
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Front
Cranium
Back
Head
Protects the brain and supports facial structures.
Composed of 8 fused cranial bones.
Front
Humerus
Back
Upper arm
Connects the shoulder to the elbow.
The "funny bone" is actually the ulnar nerve running past this bone.
Front
Scapula
Back
Upper back
Connects the humerus with the clavicle.
Commonly known as the shoulder blade.
Front
Sternum
Back
Center of the chest
Protects the heart and lungs.
Also known as the breastbone.
Front
Pelvis
Back
Base of the spine
Supports the spinal column and protects abdominal organs.
Differs in shape between males and females to facilitate childbirth.
Front
Tibia
Back
Lower leg (inner)
The main weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.
Second largest bone in the human body.
Front
Fibula
Back
Lower leg (outer)
Provides stability to the ankle joint.
Does not bear significant body weight.
Front
Radius
Back
Forearm (thumb side)
Allows for forearm rotation.
Rotates around the ulna to turn the palm up or down.
Front
Ulna
Back
Forearm (pinky side)
Forms the elbow joint with the humerus.
Longer than the radius and stays fixed during rotation.
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