Anatomy Major Bones
Learn 35 major bones of the human body for anatomy and biology exams
What You'll Learn
Study major human bones with free anatomy flashcards. Learn key skeletal structures in the skull, axial skeleton, upper limbs, and lower limbs.
Key Topics
- Covers skull, spine, thorax, upper limb, and lower limb bones
- Focuses on high-yield bones commonly tested in anatomy classes
- Great for nursing, pre-med, and introductory biology students
- Concise Q&A format for fast review sessions
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How to study this deck
Start with a quick skim of the questions, then launch study mode to flip cards until you can answer each prompt without hesitation. Revisit tricky cards using shuffle or reverse order, and schedule a follow-up review within 48 hours to reinforce retention.
Preview: Anatomy Major Bones
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Forehead bone
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Frontal bone
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Back and base of skull
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Occipital bone
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Side skull bones
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Temporal bones
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Upper sides of skull
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Parietal bones
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Cheekbone
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Zygomatic bone
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Upper jaw bone
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Maxilla
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Lower jaw bone
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Mandible
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Bridge of the nose
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Nasal bone
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Bone that forms posterior nasal septum
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Vomer
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Bone containing the sella turcica
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Sphenoid bone
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Bone separating nasal cavity from brain
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Ethmoid bone
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Most superior cervical vertebra (C1)
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Atlas
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Second cervical vertebra (C2)
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Axis
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Breastbone
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Sternum
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Bones of the rib cage
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Ribs
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Shoulder blade
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Scapula
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Collarbone
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Clavicle
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Upper arm bone
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Humerus
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Lateral forearm bone (thumb side)
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Radius
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Medial forearm bone (pinky side)
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Ulna
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Wrist bones
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Carpals
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Palm bones
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Metacarpals
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Finger bones
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Phalanges
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Hip bone
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Coxal bone (os coxae)
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Wing-like superior part of hip bone
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Ilium
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Anterior-inferior part of hip bone
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Pubis
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Posterior-inferior part of hip bone
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Ischium
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Thigh bone
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Femur
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Kneecap
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Patella
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Larger medial lower-leg bone
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Tibia
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Slender lateral lower-leg bone
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Fibula
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Ankle bones
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Tarsals
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Heel bone
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Calcaneus
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Instep bones
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Metatarsals
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Toe bones
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Phalanges (foot)