The Axial Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones does cranium have?
A
4 bones
2
Q
How many bones does the face have?
A
14
3
Q
How many bones are part of the spinal column?
A
33 bones
4
Q
How is the spinal column divided?
A
- ) cervical
- ) thoracic
- ) lumbar
- ) sacrum
- ) coccyx
5
Q
What is the thorax?
A
formed by 12 thoracic vertenrae and 12 pairs of ribs
6
Q
What does thoracic cavity contain?
A
- ) heart
- ) lungs
- ) esophagus
- ) great vessels
7
Q
What are joints?
A
Occurs wherever bones come in contact
8
Q
What is a hinge joint?
A
motion restricted to one plane
9
Q
What is ball and socket joint?
A
allows rotation and bending
