Vertebra
The primary function of the vertebra
Protect the spinal cord
2 primary components of the appendicular skeleton
Pectoral girdle/upper limbs and pelvic girdle/lower limbs
Thigh bone
Femur
Primary function of the skull
Protect the brain
The skull is apart of which skeletal system
Axial skeletal system
Number of vertebrae that make up the "back bone"
26
Composed of the scapula and clavicle
Both leg bones run parallel to each other
Tibia and fibula
These hollow spaces keep the skull lightweight
Sinuses
Middle part of the sternum
Body
Allows for head nodding "yes"
C1
2 divisions of upper limbs
Arm and forearm
Helps stabilize the ankle joint
Fibula
8
Cavity that resembles and upside down ice cream cone
Thoracic
4
Longest and strongest bone of the upper limb
Humerus
3 bones of the foot
Tarsal, metatarsals, and phalanges
How many facial bones make up the skull
13
One of the few bones that can change shape during its life
Skull
5 different vertebrae regions
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
2 bones the forearm composed of
Radius and ulna
Femur is what portion of an adult height
1/4
This is a flat bone
The skull
As a baby grows this bone will fuse together
The skull