Axial Skeleton Flashcards
What does the Axial Skeleton includes?
Ribs, Sternum, Spine, & Skull
What does the ribcage consists of?
Ribs, Sternum, Thoracic vertebrae, Costal cartilage, and Intercostal spaces
What is the rib cage main function?
Protect internal (vital) organs(heart, lungs,…)
What is the breast bone called?
Sternum
How many parts are in the sternum?
3
What are the 3 parts of the sternum?
Manubrium(proximal), Body, Xiphoid process(distal)
What type of bones is the sternum?
Flat bone
What does the sternum do?
Connects ribs in front via.cartilage
What type of bone is the thoracic vertebrae?
Irregular bones
What function does the thoracic vertebrae serves?
Provides connection point for ribs on posterior side
How many pairs of ribs are there?
12 pairs = 24 bones
What type of bone is the rib?
Flat bone
How many sections are in the RIB?
3 sections
How many TRUE ribs are there?
7 (1-7)
True ribs:
Attach to sternum directly via. cartilage & attach to thoracic vertebrae
How many FALSE ribs are there?
3 (8-10)
False ribs:
Attach indirectly to sternum via. 7th true rib cartilage
How many FLOATING ribs are there?
2 (11-12)
Floating ribs:
Attach ONLY to the thoracic vertebrae
What purpose does the costal cartilage serves?
Allows for expansion and deflation of ribs during breathing
What are intercostal spaces?
Spaces b/w the ribs
What is another term for spine?
Vertebral column
What type of bones made up the vertebral column?
Irregular bones
How many vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
33
What do spine do?
Shock absorber, prevents shock, encases spinal cord
How long is the spine?
Skull to pelvis
What are some functions of the spine?
Holds head & body upright, allows bend & twist, protect spinal cord
How many sections are in the Vertebral column?
5 sections