BODY PARTS

Human Skeleton

Where is the humerus?

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The Humerus is a long bone of the upper limb, which extends from the shoulder to the elbow.

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Human Skeleton

Where are the ribs?

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The Ribs are a set of twelve paired bones which form the protective ‘cage’ of the thorax.

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Human Skeleton Sculpture

Where is the ulna?

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The Ulna is a long bone in the forearm. It lies medially and parallel to the radius, the second of the forearm bones. The ulna acts as the stabilising bone, with the radius pivoting to produce movement.

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Where is the tibia?

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The tibia is the main bone of the lower leg, forming what is more commonly known as the shin.

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Where is the pelvis?

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The pelvis consists of the two hip bones (also known as innominate or pelvic bones), the sacrum and the coccyx.

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Where is the femur?

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The femur is the only bone in the thigh and the longest bone in the body. It acts as the site of origin and attachment of many muscles and ligaments, and can be divided into three parts; proximal, shaft and distal.