skeleton of a kangaroo
sacral vertebrae
Bony parts located between the lumbar and caudal vertebrae and with which the pelvis articulates.
phalanges
Bones articulating to form the skeleton of the digits.
tibia
Long bone forming the inner limb between the femur and the tarsus.
fibula
Long bone forming the outer limb between the femur and the tarsus.
femur
Long bone of the hind limb articulating with the pelvis, the tibia and the fibula.
phalanges
Bones articulating to form the skeleton of the digits.
caudal vertebrae
Bony parts comprising the skeleton of the tail located at the terminal end of the vertebral column.
lumbar vertebrae
Bony parts of the back between the dorsal and sacral vertebrae.
thoracic vertebrae
Bony parts supporting the ribs between the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
cervical vertebrae
Bony parts of the neck comprising the upper terminal end of the vertebral column.
pelvis
Bony girdle to which the legs are attached; two bones extending from it support the pouch and thigh muscles.
tarsus
Part of the hind limb formed of short bones located between the tibia, the fibula and the metatarsus; it acts as a shock absorber.
carpus
A group of short bones between the radius, the ulna and the metacarpus.
ulna
Long bone forming the inner limb between the humerus and the carpus.
radius
Long bone forming the outer limb between the humerus and the carpus.
humerus
Long bone of the forelimb articulating with the scapula to form the shoulder.
sternum
Elongated flat bone to which the ribs are attached and bearing a carina on its front surface.
rib
Thin curved bone articulating with the vertebral column and the sternum.
scapula
Large thin flat bone of the back; with the clavicle, it serves as an attachment point for the forelimb.
clavicle
Long bone located between the sternum and the scapula.
mandible
Toothed bone forming the lower jaw.
orbit
Bony cavity of the upper lateral potion of the head containing the eye.
skull
Bony structure enclosing and protecting the brain.
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