Glossary of Osteological Terms with Links to Pronunciation

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The Axes Pronunciation

• anterior
• posterior
• superior
• inferior
• medial
• lateral
• cranial
• caudal
• proximal
• distal
• radial
• axial

The Neurocranium Pronunciation

• neurocranium
• occipital
• parietal
• temporal
• frontal
• sphenoid
• ethmoid

The Splanchnocranium Pronunciation

• splanchnocranium
• nasal
• inferior nasal concha
• lacrimal
• palatine
• vomer
• zygomatic
• maxilla
• mandible

The Ear Pronunciation

• Tympanic Membrane
• Auditory Canal
• Malleus
• Tensor Tympani
• Incus
• Stapedus
• Labrynth
• Stapes
• Tympanic Cavity
• Eustachian Tube

The Neck Pronunciation

• hyoid
• thyroid
• cricoid

The Thorax and Abdomen Pronunciation

• scapula
• clavicle
• sternum
• manubrium
• gladiolus
• xiphoid
• process

The Spinal Column Pronunciation

• spine
• vertebra
• vertebrae
• atlas
• axis
• cervical
• thoracic
• lumbar
• os
• sacrum
• coccyx
• coccygeal

The Pelvic Girdle Pronunciation

• pelvis
• pelvic
• girdle
• pubis
• ischium
• ilium
• acetabulum
• Pubic
• symphysis
• Obturator
• foramen

The Arms Pronunciation

• humerus
• radius
• ulna

The Wrist Pronunciation

• carpal
• scaphoid
• lunate
• triquetral
• pisiform
• trapezium
• trapezoid
• capitate
• hamate

The Palm and Fingers Pronunciation

• metacarpal
• proximal
• intermediate
• distal
• phalange
• phalanges

The Legs Pronunciation

• femur
• patella
• tibia
• fibula

The Feet Pronunciation

• talus
• calcaneus
• navicular
• medial
• intermediate
• lateral
• cuneiform
• metatarsal
• proximal
• distal
• phalange
• phalanges