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The bone in the front of the skull, it forms the forehead and the upper part of the eye sockets.
Frontal Bone
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A large, irregular bone at the base of the skull, it houses the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord connects to the brain.
Occipital Bone
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The lower jawbone, it is the only movable bone in the skull and facilitates chewing and speaking.
Mandible
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Found in the wrist, these small, cube-shaped bones allow for a range of wrist movements.
Carpals
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Two bones in the forearm; one is located on the thumb side and rotates during forearm movement, while the other is on the pinky side and remains stationary during rotation.
Radius and Ulna
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The U-shaped bone in the neck, it supports the tongue and provides attachment points for muscles involved in swallowing and speech.
Hyoid Bone
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The kneecap, a triangular bone located in front of the knee joint, it protects the knee and improves the leverage of thigh muscles.
Patella
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Found in the fingers and toes, these bones allow for dexterity and movement.
Phalanges
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Located in the inner ear, these tiny bones (including the smallest bone in the body) transmit sound vibrations to the inner ear.
Auditory Ossicles
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Paired bones forming the cheek structure, they also contribute to the eye socket.
Zygomatic Bones