Chapter 6 Skeletal Flashcards
Skull, spine, ect
1
Q
sacral
A
back wall of pelvis
5 vertebrae
2
Q
lumbar
A
lower back
5 vertebrae
3
Q
Cranium
A
top
back
sides
4
Q
thoracic
A
thorax, ribs, upper back
12 vertebrae
5
Q
Musculoskeletal systems 3 functions
A
- To give body shape
- To protect vital internal organs
- To provide for body movement
Also Bone marrow produces blood cells and stores certain nutrients
6
Q
cervical
A
neck
7 vertebrae
7
Q
coccyx
A
tailbone
4 vertebrae
8
Q
Spinal Column
- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
- sacral
- coccyx
A
consist of 33 vertebrae
9
Q
Thorax
-chest
A
Functions to protect the vital organs. (surrounding bones create the thoracic cavity)
10
Q
Skull
A
Main function of the skull is to enclose and protect the brain.
11
Q
Anterior Cranium
A
connect to facial bones, including
- mandible
- maxillae
- nasal bones.
orbits ( surround the eyes) Zygomatic arches (forms the structure of the cheeks)