List of Bones in the Human Body

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CalcaneusAlso known as the heel bone, this is a bone of the tarsus of the foot which constitutes the heel.
Capitate boneThe largest of the carpal bones in the human hand, and occupies the center of the wrist.
Cervical vertebraeThe seven vertebrae closest to the skull, Numbered  C1–C7.
ClavicleAlso called the collarbone, this long bone serves as a strut between the scapula and the sternum. It is the only long bone in the human body that lies horizontally.
Coccygeal vertebraeThe three to five rudimentary segments of the vertebral column most distant from the skull, which fuse to form the coccyx.
Cuboid boneOne of the seven tarsal bones of the foot. It is located on the outer side of the foot, articulating in front with the calcaneus and lateral cuneiform, and behind with the fourth and fifth metatarsal bones.
Distal phalangesCommonly known as the finger bones. These are the bones at the tips of the fingers.
Distal phalangesCommonly known as the toe bones. These are the bones as the ends of the  toes.
Ethmoid boneA bone in the skull that separates the nasal cavity from the brain. It is located at the roof of the nose, between the two orbits.
False ribThree pairs of ribsattached anteriorly to each other and to the 7th rib by cartilages and synovial joints.
FemurAlso called the thigh bone, this is the most proximal bone of the leg. It is the bone closest to the body.
FibulaAlso called the calf bone, this leg bone is located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below. It is the smaller of the two bones, and, in proportion to its length, the slenderest of all the long bones.
Floating ribThe two pairs of ribs that have no anterior attachment.
Frontal boneA bone in the human skull.  The bone consists of three portions: the squama frontalis, the pars orbitalis, and a nasal portion.
Hamate boneA bone in the human wrist readily distinguishable by its wedge shape and a hook-like process.
Hip boneAlso called the coxal bone, this is a large flat bone composed of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, that are fused together in adult humans.
HumerusA long bone in the upper arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
Hyoid boneA horseshoe-shaped bone located  in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage.
IliumThe uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis.
IncusA bone in the middle ear. The anvil-shaped small bone is one of three ossicles in the middle ear. The incus receives vibrations from the malleus, to which it is connected laterally, and transmits these to the stapes, medially.
Inferior nasal conchaAlso called the inferior turbinal or turbinate. This bone extends horizontally along the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.
Intermediate cuneiform boneThis foot bone is located between the the medial and lateral cuneiform bones and articulates with the navicular posteriorly, the second metatarsal anteriorly and with the other cuneiforms bones.
Intermediate phalangesCommonly known as the finger bones. These are the middle finger bones.
Intermediate phalangesCommonly known as the toe bones. These are the middle toe bones.
IschiumLower and back part of the hip bone.
Lacrimal boneThe smallest and most fragile bone of the face. It is located at the front part of the medial wall of the orbit.
Lateral cuneiform boneThis foot bone occupies the center of the front row of the tarsal bones, between the intermediate cuneiform medially, the cuboid laterally, the navicular posteriorly and the third metatarsal in front.
Lumbar vertebraeThe five segments of the vertebral column between the twelfth thoracic vertebra and the sacrum. Numbered L1–L5.
Lunate boneA carpal bone in the human hand. It is located in the center of the proximal row carpal bones, which lie between the ulna and radius and the hand.
MalleusAlso called the hammer, this is a hammer-shaped small bone or ossicle of the middle ear which connects with the incus and is attached to the inner surface of the eardrum. It transmits the sound vibrations from the eardrum to the incus.
MandibleAlso called the inferior maxillary bone, this is the largest, strongest and lowest bone in the face. It forms the lower jaw.
MaxillaThe two maxilla bones form the upper jaw and palate of the mouth.
Medial cuneiform boneThis bone is located at the medial side of the foot, anterior to the navicular bone and posterior to the base of the first metatarsal.
MetacarpusThe intermediate part of the hand skeleton that is located between the phalanges (bones of the fingers) and the carpus which forms the connection to the forearm.
Nasal boneTwo small oblong bones that are side by side at the middle and upper part of the face. By their junction, these bones form the bridge of the nose.
Navicular boneThis bone is located on the medial side of the foot, and articulates proximally with the talus, distally with the three cuneiform bones, and laterally with the cuboid.
Occipital boneA saucer-shaped membrane bone located at the back and lower part of the skull.
Palatine bonePaired bones of the skull that are located at the back part of the nasal cavity.
Parietal boneTwo bones in the human skull which, when joined together to form the sides and roof of the cranium.
PatellaAlso called the kneecap or kneepan. This is a thick, circular-triangular bone which articulates with the femur and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
Pisiform boneAlso called the pisiforme bone, this, is a small knobbly, pea-shaped sesamoid bone that is found in the wrist. It forms the ulnar border of the carpal tunnel.
Proximal phalangesCommonly known as the finger bones. These are the finger bones closest to the wrist.
Proximal phalangesCommonly known as the toe bones. These are the toe bones closest to the ankle.
PubisAlso called the pubic bone, this is the ventral and anterior of the three principal bones composing either half of the pelvis.
RadiusAlso called the radial bone, this is one of the two large bones of the forearm, the other being the ulna. It extends from the lateral side of the elbow to the thumb side of the wrist and runs parallel to the ulna, which exceeds it in length and size.
Sacral vertebraeThe segments of the vertebral column below the lumbar vertebrae, which normally fuse to form the sacrum. Numbered S1–S5.
Scaphoid boneOne of the carpal bones of the wrist. It is located between the hand and forearm on the thumb side of the wrist, which is also called the lateral or radial side. It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel.
ScapulaAlso called the shoulder blade, this bone connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collar bone).
Sesamoid bonesOne of the five long bones that form the anterior portion of the foot.
Sphenoid boneAn unpaired bone located in the middle of the skull towards the front, in front of the temporal bone and basilar part of the occipital bone. The sphenoid bone is one of the seven bones that articulate to form the orbit. Its shape somewhat resembles that of a butterfly or bat with its wings extended.
StapesA bone in the middle ear of humans which is involved in the conduction of sound vibrations to the inner ear. The stirrup-shaped small bone is one of three ossicles in the middle ear. The stapes receives vibrations from the incus, to which it is connected laterally, and transmits these to the oval window, medially.
SternumA long flat bone, also called breastbone. Although it is fused, the sternum can be sub-divided into three regions: the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process.
TalusAlso known as the ankle bone, this bone forms the lower part of the ankle joint through its articulations with the lateral and medial malleoli of the two bones of the lower leg, the tibia and fibula.
Temporal boneTwo bones located at the sides and base of the skull.
Thoracic vertebraeThe 12 segments of the vertebral column between the cervical and the lumbar vertebrae. Numbered T1–T12.
TibiaAlso known as the shinbone or shankbone, this is the larger and stronger of the two bones in the leg below the knee. It connects the knee with the ankle bones.
TrapeziumAlso called the greater multangular bone, this is a carpal bone in the wrist. It forms the radial border of the carpal tunnel.
Trapezoid boneAlso called the lesser multangular bone. this is a carpal bone and is the smallest bone in the distal row.
Triquetrum boneAlso called triquetrum, pyramidal, three-cornered or triangular bone, and formerly cuneiform bone. This bone is located in the wrist on the medial side of the proximal row of the carpus between the lunate and pisiform bones.
True ribThe seven pairs of ribs attached directly to the sternum.
UlnaAlso called the elbow bone, this is one of the two long bones in the forearm. It is prismatic in form and runs parallel to the radius, which is shorter and smaller. In anatomical position, the ulna is located at the side of the forearm closest to the body.
VomerOne of the unpaired facial bones of the skull. It is located in the midsagittal line, and articulates with the sphenoid, the ethmoid, the left and right palatine bones, and the left and right maxillary bones.
Zygomatic boneAlso called the cheekbone, this is a paired bone which articulates with the maxilla, the temporal bone, the sphenoid bone and the frontal bone. It is located at the upper and lateral part of the face and forms the prominence of the cheek, part of the lateral wall and floor of the orbit, and parts of the temporal and infratemporal fossa.

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