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- 3. The forearm bone on the side of the little finger that forms the elbow joint with the humerus.
- 4. girdle The set of bones, including the clavicles and scapulae, that attach the upper limbs to the trunk.
- 7. skeleton The portion of the skeleton that forms the central axis of the body, including the skull, spine, and rib cage.
- 10. girdle The pair of hip bones that connect the lower limbs to the spine and support the weight of the upper body.
- 12. cavity The space within a joint that contains synovial fluid to lubricate and protect the bones.
- 13. A tough cord of connective tissue that attaches muscles to bones and enables movement.
- 14. The slender bone located alongside the tibia in the lower leg that provides support and stability.
- 18. A small fluid-filled sac located near a joint that reduces friction between moving structures.
- 19. The broad, upper portion of the hip bone that forms the largest part of the pelvic girdle.
- 20. The small, triangular bone that covers and protects the knee joint, also called the kneecap.
- 22. The thigh bone, which is the longest and strongest bone in the body.
- 23. The large, weight-bearing bone in the lower leg, commonly called the shinbone.
- 24. (toes) The bones in the toes, with three in each toe and two in the big toe, that help with balance and walking.
- 25. The lower, back portion of the hip bone that supports body weight when sitting.
- 26. A long, slender bone also known as the collarbone, which connects the shoulder to the sternum.
- 27. The flat, triangular bone located on the upper back that forms the shoulder blade.
- 29. The forearm bone located on the thumb side that rotates around the ulna to allow hand movement.
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- 1. joint A freely movable joint that contains a fluid-filled cavity to reduce friction.
- 2. The front portion of the hip bone that joins with the other side at the pubic symphysis.
- 5. The eight small bones that make up the wrist and allow for flexible movement of the hand.
- 6. A strong band of connective tissue that connects bones to other bones at a joint.
- 8. The bony projection at the top of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder.
- 9. skeleton The part of the skeleton that includes all the bones of the arms, legs, and the girdles that attach them to the trunk.
- 11. A flexible connective tissue found at the ends of bones in joints, providing cushioning and smooth movement.
- 13. The seven bones in the ankle that help form the heel and support foot movement.
- 15. The five bones in the palm of the hand that connect the wrist to the fingers.
- 16. The deep, cup-shaped socket in the hip bone that holds the head of the femur.
- 17. The long bone in the upper arm that runs from the shoulder to the elbow.
- 21. The five long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes.
- 28. (fingers) The bones of the fingers, with three in each finger and two in the thumb.