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The shaft of a long bone is known as
The Diaphysis
The two ends of the long bone are called the
Epiphysis
The spherical structure that surrounds and protects the brain
Cranium
Spaces often referred to as soft spots on babies, between the sutures of the cranial bones
Fontannels
The BOTTOM/jaw bone of the skull
Mandible
Tough membrane covering the outside of the bone
Periosteum
The first section of the vertebral column is made up of 7 bones, called________
Cervical Vertebrae
The second section of the vertebral column is made up of _____ Thoracic vertebrae
12
The long bone in the thigh
Femur
The bones that form the kneecaps are called
Patella
The cheekbones are called
Zygomatic bones
How many pairs of ribs?
12
The bone located in the middle of the chest, between the pairs of ribs
Sternum
The larger leg bone that bears the most weight, known as the shin bone
Tibia
Arm bone located on the THUMB side of the lower arm
Radius
Inflammation of the joints
Arthritis
