Axial Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
What are the components of the axial skeleton?
A
Skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
2
Q
What are the functions of cranial bones?
A
Enclose the brain and form the caudal and dorsal walls of the cranium.
3
Q
What are the functions of facial bones?
A
Support sense organs and form passages for the digestive and respiratory systems.