Worksheet 13 - Anatomy

Front

What are the cushions between our vertebrae called?

Back

Intervertebral discs

Front

What is the large hole in each vertebra called?

Back

Vertebral foramen

Front

What structure is made up of the 12 thoracic vertebrae in the rear, 12 pairs of ribs on the sides, and the sternum in the front?

Back

Thoracic cage

Front

What is the front portion of the thoracic cage, also known as the breastbone?

Back

Sternum

Front

What part of the skeleton includes the upper and lower limbs along with the girdles that attach them to the body?

Back

Appendicular Skeleton

Front

What includes the pectoral (or shoulder) girdle, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand?

Back

Upper limb

Front

What is made up of the clavicle (collarbone) and the scapula (shoulder blade)?

Back

Pectoral Girdle

Front

Name the part between the shoulder and elbow.

Back

Arm

Front

What is the part between the elbow and wrist called?

Back

Forearm

Front

Which bone forms a ball-and-socket joint with the shoulder and a hinge joint with the forearm’s ulna at the elbow?

Back

Humerus