Bones - Upper Body

Question 1

Cervical Vertebrae

Answer 1

Amount - 7

Location - the neck

Function
these vertebrae form the top of the spinal column
the atlas is the first vertebrae connects skull, allows nodding movement
The axis is the second vertebrae allows rotation of the head

Question 2

Hyoid

Answer 2

Amount - 1

Location - an irregular u shaped bone at the back of the neck

Function - anchors and supports the tongue

Question 3

Thoracic vertebrae

Answer 3

Amount - 12

Location - upper and middle back

Function - the rib cage joins to the thoracic vertebrae and protects the body’s vital organs I.e, the heart and lungs

Question 4

Clavicle

Answer 4

Amount - 2

Location - slender long bones at the base of the neck

Function - commonly called the collar bones, these form a joint with the sternum and the scapula bones, allowing movement at the shoulder

Question 5

Scapula

Answer 5

Amount - 2

Location - triangular flat bones in the upper back

Function - the scapulae provide attachment for muscles that move the arms. The shoulder girdle, which allows movement at the shoulder, is composed of the clavicles and scapulae

Question 6

Humerus

Answer 6

Amount - 2

Location - the upper long bones of the arms

Function - forms a joint with the scapulae, this is called a ball-and-socket joint and allows movement in any direction

Question 7

Sternum

Answer 7

Amount - 1

Location - the breastbone

Function - protects the inner organs l, provides a surface for muscle attachment and supports muscle movement, the sternum is connected to the ribs by cartilage

Question 8

Ribs

Answer 8

Amount - 12 pairs

Location - upper body and chest area

Function - protects inner organs such as the heart and lungs
1st 7 pairs attach to the sternum
1st 10 pairs attach to the thoracic vertebrae at back
8th - 10th pairs fuse with the rib above
11th - 12th pairs are called floating ribs as they are unattached at the front