Facial/Vertebrae/Ribcage Bones

Question 1

Zygomatics

Answer 1

Cheekbones

Question 2

Maxilla

Answer 2

Upper Jaw

Question 3

Mandible

Answer 3

Lower jaw

Question 4

Nasal

Answer 4

Bridge of the nose

Question 5

Lacrimal

Answer 5

Tearduct

Question 6

Vomer

Answer 6

Divides nasal passages

Question 7

Cervical

Answer 7

Neck

Question 8

Thoracic

Answer 8

Chest

Question 9

Lumbar

Answer 9

Lower back

Question 10

Sacrum

Answer 10

Pelvis

Question 11

Coccyx (sacrum and coccyx are fused)

Answer 11

Tailbone

Question 12

True ribs

Answer 12

Directly attached to the sternum (the breast bone)

Question 13

False ribs

Answer 13

Indirectly attached

Question 14

Floating

Answer 14

Not connected to the sternum at all

Question 15

Hyoid

Answer 15

Your tongue through your throat

Question 16

What is an unusual fact about the fetal skeleton and why does it make sense for a little one?

Answer 16

The fetal skeleton has a significant amount of cartilage which appear as gaps between the bones. This cartilage is gradually replaced by bone as the child ages.