Human Anatomy Flashcards
50 cards · EN → EN · Medical
About fifty major bones and bony landmarks of the human skeleton with their body region or location. Anatomical naming for study only — no clinical diagnosis or treatment advice.
This page covers Human Anatomy — Major Bones: 50 flashcards in the medical category. Cards are oriented around the EN → EN language pair, so each prompt trains recognition in the direction you actually need. Difficulty is tagged beginner, so you can expect a beginner-friendly progression rather than a random dump of trivia.
With FSRS, medical abbreviations and clinical terms are not reviewed on a one-size-fits-all calendar. Neurako updates each card’s next due date from how hard the recall felt, which matters when human anatomy vocabulary shows up across lectures, wards, and practice questions.
Use the sample cards on this page to check terminology, then start free in Neurako (web or mobile) so FSRS can take over scheduling from day one.
Card preview
First 20 cards from this deck (front / back).
| # | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranium (skull vault) | Bones enclosing the brain; part of the axial skeleton |
| 2 | Mandible | Lower jawbone; only freely movable skull bone |
| 3 | Maxilla | Upper jawbone; forms part of the face and hard palate |
| 4 | Zygomatic bone | Cheekbone; forms prominence of the cheek |
| 5 | Nasal bones | Paired bones forming the bridge of the nose |
| 6 | Frontal bone | Forehead bone of the skull |
| 7 | Parietal bones | Paired bones forming the top and sides of the skull vault |
| 8 | Temporal bones | Bones at the sides of the skull near the temples and ears |
| 9 | Occipital bone | Bone at the back and base of the skull |
| 10 | Sphenoid bone | Butterfly-shaped bone at the base of the skull |
| 11 | Ethmoid bone | Bone between the nasal cavity and orbits |
| 12 | Hyoid | U-shaped bone in the neck; supports the tongue |
| 13 | Cervical vertebrae (C1–C7) | Seven vertebrae of the neck region |
| 14 | Atlas (C1) | First cervical vertebra; supports the skull |
| 15 | Axis (C2) | Second cervical vertebra; allows head rotation |
| 16 | Thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12) | Twelve vertebrae of the upper/mid back; rib attachments |
| 17 | Lumbar vertebrae (L1–L5) | Five large vertebrae of the lower back |
| 18 | Sacrum | Fused bone at the base of the spine; joins the pelvis |
| 19 | Coccyx | Tailbone; small fused vertebrae at the spine tip |
| 20 | Sternum | Breastbone in the center of the chest |
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Frequently asked questions
Are these Human Anatomy flashcards free?
Yes. You can preview cards here and start studying free in Neurako on web or mobile. Pro adds higher AI limits and advanced FSRS optimizer controls.
Can I import Human Anatomy cards into Anki?
Export or convert with our free csv-to-anki and apkg-to-csv tools on tools.neurako.com, then study in Anki or Neurako—whichever you prefer.
How many Human Anatomy cards are in this deck?
This deck includes 50 cards. The preview on this page shows the first 20 so you can judge style and difficulty before cloning.
How is Neurako different from Quizlet for Human Anatomy?
Neurako schedules reviews with FSRS adaptive spaced repetition. Quizlet is stronger for quick social sets and games; Neurako is built for long-term retention.
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