Skeletal System Lesson 1 Structure of the skeletal system and the major bones Flashcards
1
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How many parts is the skeleton divided into?
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2
2
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How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
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80
3
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How many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?
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126
4
Q
What is the axial skeleton?
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The axial skeleton, is the main core or axis of your skeleton. It is the long axis of the body.
5
Q
What bones does the axial skeleton consist of?
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The skull, the sternum and ribs (thoracic cage) and the vertebral column.
6
Q
What is the appendicular skeleton?
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The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones that are attached to the axial skeleton.
7
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What bones does the appendicular skeleton consist of?
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It consists of all the limbs, such as
