Here are the correct labels for the bones in the skeletal system diagram. The numbers correspond to the lines pointing to specific bones on the posterior (back) and lateral (side) views.
Final Answer:
1.
Parietal bone (part of the skull)
2.
Occipital bone (back of the skull)
3.
Temporal bone (side of the skull)
4.
Mandible (lower jaw)
5.
Scapula (shoulder blade)
6.
Clavicle (collarbone)
7.
Humerus (upper arm bone)
8.
Sternum (breastbone - visible through ribs/indicated generally) *Note: In posterior view, this is technically behind, but line 8 often points to the rib cage area or sternum in general diagrams. Looking closely at line 8 on the left, it points to the
Ribs.* Let's correct based on standard anatomy keys: Line 8 points to the
Ribs.
9.
Ulna (forearm bone, pinky side)
10.
Radius (forearm bone, thumb side)
11.
Carpals (wrist bones)
12.
Metacarpals (hand bones)
13.
Tarsals (ankle bones)
14.
Phalanges (toe bones)
15.
Calcaneus (heel bone)
16.
Metatarsals (foot bones)
17.
Fibula (smaller lower leg bone)
18.
Tibia (shinbone)
19.
Patella (kneecap)
20.
Femur (thigh bone)
21.
Phalanges (finger bones)
22.
Metacarpals (hand bones)
23.
Carpals (wrist bones)
24.
Radius (forearm bone)
25.
Ulna (forearm bone)
26.
Pelvis (hip bone / Ilium)
27.
Sacrum (base of spine)
28.
Lumbar vertebrae (lower back spine)
29.
Thoracic vertebrae (mid-back spine)
30.
Cervical vertebrae (neck spine)
31.
Manubrium (top part of sternum) or
Sternum
32.
True Ribs
33.
False Ribs
34.
Floating Ribs
35.
Frontal bone (forehead)
36.
Phalanges (toe bones)
37.
Metatarsals (foot bones)
38.
Tarsals (ankle bones)
39.
Fibula
40.
Tibia
41.
Ilium (part of pelvis)
42.
Sacrum
43.
Sternum
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vertebrae labeling worksheet.
