Comparative Skeletal System Anatomy Activity

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Comparative Skeletal Anatomy

Human Skeleton

Label each of the following bones in the human skeleton.

Scapula Humerus Femur Tibia Radius Ulna Vertebral Column

Tarsals Pelvis Carpals

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Mammal Skeletons

Label each of the following bones in the mammal skeletons below. Each one is present in each skeleton.

Scapula Humerus Femur Tibia Radius Ulna Vertebral Column

Tarsals Pelvis Carpals Phalanges

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Gorilla

Cat

Giraffe

Describe any unique difference between the animals shown and the human skeleton with each type of bone. Examples of differences could be length, thickness, or overall shape.

Dog Elephant Giraffe Gorilla Cat

Scapula

Humerus

Radius

Ulna

Carpals

Phalanges

Vertebral Column

Femur

Tibia

Fibula

Phalanges