Science - Skeletal System Flashcards
What makes up the Axial Skeleton
Vertebral Column, Rib Cage, Sternum, Skull, Hyoid Bone
how many vertebrae make up the vertebral column
33
how many vertebrae are in the cervical spine
7
how many vertebrae are in the thoracic spine
12
how many vertebrae are in the lumbar spine
5
how many vertebrae are in the sacral spine
9
what is the pneumonic to remember the vertebral column
breakfast at 7, lunch at 12, dinner at 5, in bed by 9
what are the different types of vertebrae
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral
what are the different types of ribs in the ribcage
Paired, True, Floating
how many ribs are there in the rib cage
24
how many ribs are in the paired ribs
12
how many ribs are in the true ribs
10
how many floating ribs are there
2
what makes up the sternum
Manubrium, Corpus Sterni, Xiphoid Process
where are the ossicles located
in the ear
what are the functions of the axillary skeleton
Protect vital organs (Brain, Heart, Lungs)
what does the hyoid bone do
attachment point for tongue muscles
what makes up the appendicular skeleton
pectoral girdle, pelvic gurdle, appendages (upper, lower)
What makes up the pectoral girdle
scapulae, clavicle