Relationship between structure and function of tissues

Question 1

Each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.

Answer 1

Vertebra

Question 2

The breastbone.

Answer 2

Sternum

Question 3

One of two major bone groups in the body, the other being the axial skeleton and is comprised ofthe upper and lower extremities, which include the shoulder girdle and pelvis.

Answer 3

Appendicular skeleton

Question 4

Connects your upper limbs to the bones along the axis of your body.

Answer 4

Pectoral girdle

Question 5

A ring-like bony structure, located in the lower part of the trunk. It connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs.

Answer 5

Pelvic girdle

Question 6

The solid central part of a vertebra, to which the arches and processes are attached.

Answer 6

Centrum

Question 7

The curved rear (dorsal) section of a vertebra, enclosing the canal through which the spinal cord passes.

Answer 7

Neural arch

Question 8

A natural appendage or outgrowth on or in an organism, such as a protuberance on a bone.

Answer 8

Processes

Question 9

The hole in the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes.

Answer 9

Foraman magnum

Question 10

If it does not attach to the sternum (the breastbone). The upper three false ribs connect to the costal cartilages of the ribs just above them.

Answer 10

False ribs

Question 11

The ribs that directly articulate with the sternum with their costal cartilages; they are the first seven ribs.

Answer 11

True ribs

Question 12

One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be “floating” if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast bone) or to another rib.

Answer 12

Floating ribs