This worksheet is designed to help you identify and label the major bones of the human skeleton. Below, I will provide the correct names for each numbered part on the diagram. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!
Front View Labels:
1.
Clavicle (Collarbone)
2.
Scapula (Shoulder Blade)
3.
Humerus (Upper Arm Bone)
4.
Radius (Forearm Bone - Outer Side)
5.
Ulna (Forearm Bone - Inner Side)
6.
Carpal Bones (Wrist Bones)
7.
Metacarpals (Hand Bones)
8.
Femur (Thigh Bone)
9.
Patella (Kneecap)
10.
Tibia (Shin Bone - Larger One)
11.
Fibula (Shin Bone - Smaller One)
12.
Talus (Ankle Bone)
13.
Calcaneus (Heel Bone)
14.
Navicular Bone (Foot Bone)
15.
Phalanges (Toes)
16.
Metatarsals (Foot Bones)
17.
Pelvic Girdle (Hip Bones)
18.
Sacrum (Base of Spine)
19.
Coccyx (Tailbone)
20.
Ribs
21.
Sternum (Breastbone)
22.
Vertebrae (Spinal Column)
23.
Thoracic Vertebrae (Mid-Back)
24.
Lumbar Vertebrae (Lower Back)
25.
Cervical Vertebrae (Neck)
26.
Occipital Bone (Base of Skull)
Back View Labels:
27.
Coccyx (Tailbone)
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Explanation:
The human skeleton is divided into two main parts:
1.
Axial Skeleton: This includes the bones that form the central axis of the body, such as the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
2.
Appendicular Skeleton: This includes the bones of the limbs (arms and legs) and their girdles (shoulder and pelvic girdles).
Each bone plays a crucial role in supporting the body, protecting internal organs, and enabling movement. Understanding the names and locations of these bones is fundamental to studying anatomy.
If you need more details about any specific bone or its function, let me know!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of skeleton bones worksheet.
