The Skull Part 1 - Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Flashcards
The axial skeleton is composed of what specific parts
skull
vertebral column
thoracic cage
The axial skeleton is composed of
bones along central body axis
What is the purpose of the axial skeleton
creates framework that supports and protects organs
The axial skeletal system is composed of what kind of bone
has spongy bone containing hemopoietic tissue
The appendicular skeleton includes what bones
bones of upper and lower limbs
Purpose of girdle of bones in appendicular skeletal system
attaching limbs to axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton:
Pectoral girdle purpose?
holds upper limbs in place
Appendicular skeleton:
Pelvic girdle purpose?
holding lower limbs in place
2 major parts that compose the skull
Cranium
Face
What are the 2 major categories of associated parts to the skull
Hyoid
Auditory ossicles
What are the two main parts of the thoracic cage
Sternum
Ribs
What are the three main parts of the vertebral column
Vertebrae
Sacrum
Coccyx
Pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle are parts of the
Appendicular skeleton
What is Most complex structure in the skeleton
The skull
