This method works great for me, I hope this method also helps you to memorize the labeled human skeleton diagram.

In a similar manner use the method, for chest + hips section and hands section.For legs remember the letters F, P, T, F, T and M and memorize the order, these letters stand for Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals and Metatarsals.So, for the head remember J, F and C, which are for Jaw bones, Facial bones and Cranium.First, divide the labeled diagram of skeleton in 4 sections, like above, which are head, arms, chest + hips and the fourth one - legs.Memorizing the Bone NamesIt can be a bit difficult to remember all the scientific names of bones, but here is my secret technique of remembering the names.

There are seven tarsal bones, which are followed by metatarsals which are then followed by phalanges or toe bones. The foot bones shown in the labeled diagram of skeletal system, are the tarsals and the metatarsals. It helps to cover and protect the knee-joint.įibula and tibia bones are located in the calves of the legs. Patella is located in front of the knee-joint, and commonly called the kneecap. These bones are femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, and metatarsals.įemur is the longest and heaviest bone in the body, and helps to support the weight of the body. The bone structure in the leg is easy to memorize and draw, as it consists mainly of 6 bones. These are attached to metacarpals which are joined to phalanges. The radius and ulna together constitute the forearm. The scapulae is the triangular, wing-shaped bones, which are located on the shoulders. They are scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpels, metacarpals, and phalanges. There are around 7 major bones from the shoulder to the palms. The primary function of the pelvis is to bear the weight of the upper body. Pelvis is a Latin word, which means 'basin', it is also known as hip girdle. They help to protect the spinal cord in the body. In the back area, the bones that protect the spinal column are called vertebrae. The ribs are arranged in a cage-like structure which protects vital organs like the heart and lungs. The last pair of the ribs, which is at the bottom of the rib, are called floating ribs, as they are not attached to the sternum. Total there are 12 pairs of ribs, as you can see in the diagram. The bones shown in the chest and hip region in the labeled human skeleton diagram are the ribs, vertebrae, pelvis, OS coxae, sacrum and coccyx. The mandible is the strongest among the bones of the head. It protects the brain from any accidents or injury, it acts like a framework of the head. There are many bones which comprise the skeletal system and one of the important one is the cranium, which is commonly called skull. The head consists of many bones, mainly the cranium, jaw bones (maxilla and mandible) and the facial bones. I have divided the human skeletal system, into 4 sections for better understanding, so let us go from top to bottom and study the human skeleton. The skeletal system is one of the important human body systems. Given above were some interesting facts above the human skeletal system. This article explains the bone structure of the human body, using a labeled skeletal system diagram and a simple technique to memorize the names of all the bones.Īn infant skeleton has 350 bones, and some of these bones fuse.ĭid you know that half of these 206 bones are present in the hands and feet? It is also studied in art schools, while in-depth study of the skeleton is done in the medical field. A basic human skeleton is studied in schools with a simple diagram.

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