Definition The Ulna and Radius are the two main bones that make up a human’s forearms. Each arm has a single ulna bone. It is a long bone that plays a key role in the formation of the elbow and wrist joints. The two major bones that jointly make form the forearm are the radius…
Introduction Together with the distal extremities of the radius and ulna, the carpal bones are a collection of small bones in the human hand that constitute the wrist. They are therefore also referred to as wrist bones. Combined, they are referred to as the carpus, and they individually articulate with the metacarpals, the long bones…
Introduction The longest and hardest bone in the human body is your femur. It significantly affects your gait, posture, and ability to stay balanced. Usually, only severe traumas like auto accidents cause femurs to break. You might not even be aware of the increased risk of fractures caused by osteoporosis, which weakens bones. There is…
Description The humerus bone is a long bone that is made up of two extremities (epiphysis) and a shaft (diaphysis). It is the longest bone in the upper extremity. The humerus is the name of the long bone of the upper arm. Given that it is one of the body’s longest bones, fractures from impacts…
Introduction The second-longest bone in your body is the tibia bone. It has a significant impact on how you walk, stand, and maintain your balance. Usually, only severe injuries like auto accidents cause the tibia to break. However, osteoporosis weakens bones, increasing the risk of fractures that you may not even be aware of. In…
Introduction The postero-lateral side of the thoracic cage contains the scapula, a slender, flat triangular bone. It has three borders, three angles, two surfaces, and three processes. The bone that joins the clavicle with the humerus is called the scapula, or shoulder blade. The Back of the shoulder girdle is formed by the scapula. It…
Overview The hip bone, also called the innominate bone, pelvic bone, or coxal bone, is an unevenly shaped, both sides of bone of the bony pelvis. It is a compound structure comprising the three smaller bones of the pubis, ischium, and ilium. The ischium is situated posteroinferiorly, the pubis or pubic bone creates the anterior portion of…
