A Bone Identity Crisis!
Think you cannot identify the bones of a Mammoth or Mastodon? You may be
surprised to learn that our bones and the bones of a mammoth, mastodon, or
elephant (proboscidean) have the same names. See if you can identify the two
bones of a proboscidean that humans do not have. Begin identifying the bones
we have in common by looking at the diagram of our own skeleton.
Bones of a Human
Mandible
Cervical Vertebrae
Thoracic Vertebrae
(Behind)
Humerus
Carpals
Metacarpals
Lumbar Vertebrae
(and Sacrum)
Femur
Fibula
Tarsals
Cranium
Axis and Atlas
Scapula
Ribs
Radius
Ulna
Phalanges
Pelvis
Tibia
Metatarsals
Bones of a Proboscidean
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A Bone Identity Crisis! - Answer Key
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Tusk
Cranium
Mandible
Atlas and Axis
Cervical Vertebrae (Singular: Vertebra)
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum
Caudal Vertebrae
Scapula
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Carpals and Metacarpals
Phalanges (Singular: Phalanx)
Ribs
Pelvis
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Tarsals and Metatarsals
Phalanges (Singular: Phalanx)