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Bones

Forensic anthropology is the study of the skeleton. Forensic anthropology can tell you the approximate age, gender, race, and height.

	Hand-At the end of each arm, each wrist and hand contains 27 bones to help hold and move objects.
	Skull-The skull is a curved set of bones that protects the brain if someone bumps their head.
	Spine-The spinal column, or backbone holds the body upright and is made up of many bones called vertebrae, all connected so you can bend.
	Ribcage-The ribcage is made up of 12 pairs of ribs that curve around the body protecting all the main from harm.
	Radius and Ulna-There are two bones in the lower arm; the radius and the ulna. These bones allow you to twist your arm and hand around.
	Pelvis-The pelvis is a large bone that helps support the torso. It also connects the legs to the body and helps protect the digestive system.
	Foot-At the end of the legs, each foot has 26 bones, so you can walk and stand.
	Tibia and Fibula-The two bones in the lower leg help you move the foot around. The bones connect the knee to the foot.
	Humerus - this is one long bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow
	Femur - the longest bone in the body. The top of the bone is a ball and socket joint that connects to the pelvis. The bottom of the bone connects to the knee.