Human Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones are there in the human skeleton?
A
206
2
Q
A baby when it is born, does it have 206 bones?
A
No… it has more :) As the baby grows, the bones grow together (fuse)
3
Q
What are the 2 components of the skeleton?
A
1) AXIAL skeleton
2) APPENDICULAR skeleton
4
Q
What are the components of the AXIAL SKELETON?
This is your body’s AXIS :) haha
A
1) skull
2) vertebral column
3) thorax (rib cage)
5
Q
What are the components of the APPENDICULAR SKELETON?
A
1) shoulder girdle and arms
2) hip girdle and legs
