chapter 6

Question 1

The axial skeleton consists of what?

Answer 1

skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage

Question 2

what does the axial skeleton do?

Answer 2

framework that supports and protects organs in the dorsal and ventral body cavities

Question 3

what is the Hyoid bone?

Answer 3

U shaped bone that lies inferior to the mandible in the anterior neck

Question 4

functions of the vertebral column (5 of them)

Answer 4

protects spinal cord, supports the skull, supports weight of the head, neck, and trunk, transfers weight to lower limbs and helps maintain upright position.

Question 5

what are primary/ accommodation curves?

Answer 5

posteriorly sweeping curves of the thoracic and sacral columns

Question 6

what are secondary/ compensation curves?

Answer 6

develop in the infant and toddler as anteriorly sweeping curve of the cervical and lumbar regions.