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Human Bones - Skeletal Anatomy

Study 50 major bones of the human skeleton with locations, landmarks, and articulations. Perfect for anatomy students.

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Frontal bone

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Forehead and upper eye sockets Articulates with parietal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

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Parietal bone

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Roof and sides of the cranium Joined by the sagittal suture; articulates with frontal, occipital, and temporal bones.

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Occipital bone

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Back and base of the skull Contains the foramen magnum; articulates with the atlas (C1).

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Temporal bone

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Sides and base of the skull near ears Houses the inner ear; articulates with the mandible at the TMJ.

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Sphenoid bone

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Middle of the skull base, "butterfly-shaped" Contains the sella turcica; articulates with almost all other cranial bones.

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Ethmoid bone

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Between the eyes, roof of nasal cavity Contains the cribriform plate; articulates with the frontal and sphenoid bones.

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Mandible

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Lower jaw bone Only movable bone of the skull; articulates with the temporal bone.

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Maxilla

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Upper jaw and hard palate Forms the floor of the orbits; articulates with the zygomatic and nasal bones.

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Zygomatic bone

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Cheekbones Forms the lateral wall of the orbit; articulates with the maxilla and temporal bone.

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Nasal bone

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Bridge of the nose Small rectangular bones; articulate with the frontal bone and maxilla.

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