List of bones in the body

List of bones in the human body
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Anatomical terminology

The human body is composed of over 200 bones at adulthood, which provide structure, protection to internal organs, and anchor points for muscles, thus facilitating movement. This article provides a comprehensive list of bones in the human body, categorized by the part of the body they are located in.

Axial Skeleton

The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the human body and includes the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.

Skull

The skull is composed of 22 bones, which are divided into the cranial bones and facial bones.

Cranial Bones

• Frontal bone
• Parietal bone (2)
• Temporal bone (2)
• Occipital bone
• Sphenoid bone
• Ethmoid bone

Facial Bones

• Mandible
• Maxilla (2)
• Palatine bone (2)
• Zygomatic bone (2)
• Nasal bone (2)
• Lacrimal bone (2)
• Vomer
• Inferior nasal conchae (2)

Vertebral Column

The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae, which are categorized into five regions.

• Cervical vertebrae (7)
• Thoracic vertebrae (12)
• Lumbar vertebrae (5)
• Sacrum (5 fused vertebrae)
• Coccyx (4 fused vertebrae)

Thoracic Cage

The thoracic cage is composed of the sternum and ribs.

• Sternum
• Ribs (24)

Appendicular Skeleton

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Shoulder Girdle

• Clavicle (2)
• Scapula (2)

Upper Limb

Arm

• Humerus

Forearm

• Radius
• Ulna

Hand

• Carpal bones (8)
• Metacarpal bones (5)
• Phalanges (14)

Pelvic Girdle

• Pelvis (2, each formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis)

Lower Limb

Thigh

• Femur

Leg

• Tibia
• Fibula

Foot

• Tarsal bones (7)
• Metatarsal bones (5)
• Phalanges (14)

See also

• Skeletal system
• Bone marrow
• Cartilage