Axial Skeleton

Front

What is the scientific name for the breastbone?

Back

sternum

Front

What are floating ribs?

Back

Floating ribs are the last two pairs of ribs that do not attach to the sternum.

Front

What is the upper jawbone that holds the upper teeth?

Back

maxillae

Front

What is another name for the tailbone?

Back

Coccyx

Front

What is a large, rounded, roughened projection on a bone called?

Back

Tuberosity

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton supports the head, neck, and trunk, and protects the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs.

Front

How many vertebrae are in the human spine?

Back

There are 33 vertebrae in the human spine.

Front

What are the three main parts of the axial skeleton?

Back

The skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What is the role of the vertebral column?

Back

The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and provides structural support for the body.

Front

What are the primary components of the rib cage?

Back

The rib cage consists of ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae.