Mnemonics Bones
This flashcard set helps in memorizing and identifying key bones of the human body, including facial, cranial, carpal, and tarsal bones, along with skull sutures and fontanels. Each section is paired with a mnemonic to aid recall.
Facial bones Acronym: Virgil Can Not Make My Pet Zebra Laugh.
Vomer, Conchae (inferior), Nasal bone, Maxilla, Mandible,
Palatine bone, Zygomatic bone, Lacrimal bones

Key Terms
Facial bones Acronym: Virgil Can Not Make My Pet Zebra Laugh.
Vomer, Conchae (inferior), Nasal bone, Maxilla, Mandible,
Palatine bone, Zygomatic bone, Lacrimal bones
label these bones
Cranial Bones acronym: PEST OF 6
Parietal bone, Ethmoid bone, Sphenoid bone, Temporal bone, Occipital bone, Frontal bone
skull sutures
fontanels
Carpal bone acronym: Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle
Scaphoid,Lunate,Triquetrum,Pisiform,Trapezium,Trapezoid,Capitate, Hamate
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Facial bones Acronym: Virgil Can Not Make My Pet Zebra Laugh. | Vomer, Conchae (inferior), Nasal bone, Maxilla, Mandible, |
label these bones | |
Cranial Bones acronym: PEST OF 6 | Parietal bone, Ethmoid bone, Sphenoid bone, Temporal bone, Occipital bone, Frontal bone |
skull sutures | |
fontanels | |
Carpal bone acronym: Some Lovers Try Positions That They Cannot Handle | Scaphoid,Lunate,Triquetrum,Pisiform,Trapezium,Trapezoid,Capitate, Hamate |
Tarsal bone acronym: The Circus Needs More Interesting Little Clowns. | Talus, Calcaneus, Navicular, Medial cuneiform, Intermediate cuneiform, Lateral cuneiform, Cuboid |