The Skeletal System 2 Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones are there in the axial skeleton?
A
80
2
Q
List 2 functions of the skull…
A
- Support for the face structures
2. Protective cavity for brain.
3
Q
Function of the vertebral column?
A
Supports the body and protects the spinal cord.
4
Q
Name each section of the spinal column…
A
- Cervical (7)
- Thoracic (12)
- Lumbar (5)
- Sacral (5)
- Coccygeal (3-5)
5
Q
What is the function of the ribs?
A
To protect the contents of the thorax.
6
Q
List the 3 parts of the sternum…
A
- Manubrium
- Body
- Xiphisternum.
7
Q
How many bones does the appendicular skeleton consist of?
A
126
8
Q
What are the 4 sections of the appendicular skeleton?
A
- Pectoral girdle
- Upper limb
- Pelvic girdle
- Lower limb.
9
Q
What is the pectoral girdle?
A
It attaches the upper limb to the body, consists of the scapulae and the clavicles.
10
Q
What is the patella also known as?
A
The knee cap
