Skeletal system - OCRStructure of the skeletal system
The skeleton is the central structure of the body and is made up of bones, joints and cartilage. The skeleton provides the framework for muscles and gives the body its defined human shape.
The main bones of the skeleton and their location are shown here:
Question
Which three bones are found in the arm?
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Question
Where in the body are the metacarpals found?
Hands
One way to remember carpals and metacarpals are in the wrist and hands is that you use them to drive a 'car' ('car-' is the start of the word 'carpals'). The 't' of tarsals and toes helps you remember tarsals and metatarsals are in the feet.