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Bones can be defined in groups and labeled accordingly. Starting with the head: Cranium (skull) and Mandible. (jaw) Vertebrae Starting from the base of the skull, : C1 through C7 (cervical vertebrae) C1 is the "Atlas" and C2 is the "Axis". Th1 through Th12 (thoracic) L1 through L5 (Lumbar) S1 through S5 (Sacral. These are "Fused" together) Co1 through Co5 (Coccygeal or coccyx(tail bone) also fused together) Rib cage: True ribs (12 pair) floating ribs Sternum (breast bone) There are several cartilage formations completing the rib cage. Arms (both sides) From the top: Clavicle, (collar bone) Scapula (shoulder blade) Humerus (upper arm/funny bone) Ulna (lower arm primary) Radius(lower arm secondary) Hands: Carpus (wrist) Metacarpus (palm) Phalanges (fingers) Pelvis (made up of 4 gross structures that include the sacrum (the sacral vertebrae) Iliac x2 left and right Pubis symphys Legs: (both sides) Femur (upper leg bone) Patella (knee cap) Tibia Fibula Feet: (both sides) Calcaneus (heel bone) Tarsal (ankle bones) Metatarsus Phalanges (toes)

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Q: How to label the bones in the human body?
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