What is the longest, strongest human bone, in the thigh, called?
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Femur
It bears the whole body's weight.
💡 Did you know? It runs from hip to knee.
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What is the bone of the upper arm called?
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Humerus
Its nerve at the elbow is the “funny bone”.
💡 Did you know? It links shoulder and elbow.
Which bone protects the brain?
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Skull
It is made of several fused plates.
💡 Did you know? In babies the seams are still open (fontanelle).
What is the column of vertebrae supporting the back called?
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Spine
It has about 33 vertebrae.
💡 Did you know? The spinal cord runs through it.
Which curved bones protect the heart and lungs?
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Ribs
Humans usually have twelve pairs of ribs.
💡 Did you know? Together they form the rib cage.
Which bone connects the breastbone and shoulder blade?
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Collarbone
It breaks especially often in falls.
💡 Did you know? It lies just under the skin.
What is the small bone protecting the front of the leg joint called?
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Kneecap
It glides over the joint when you bend.
💡 Did you know? It sits within a tendon.
What is the large bone at the front of the lower leg called?
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Shinbone
You can feel it just under the skin.
💡 Did you know? The thinner fibula lies beside it.
What is the smallest human bone, in the middle ear, called?
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Stapes
It is only a few millimetres long.
💡 Did you know? It transmits sound into the inner ear.
What is the ring of bone linking the spine and legs called?
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Pelvis
It carries and protects internal organs.
💡 Did you know? In women it is usually wider.
What is the forearm bone on the little-finger side called?
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Ulna
It forms the pointed part of the elbow.
💡 Did you know? The radius lies beside it.
What is the forearm bone on the thumb side called?
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Radius
It allows the hand to rotate.
💡 Did you know? It often breaks in falls onto the hand.
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