Axial Skeleton

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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What is the function of the mandible?

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The mandible, or lower jaw, is responsible for holding the lower teeth in place and is involved in chewing and speaking.

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What is the role of sutures in the skull?

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Sutures are fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull, allowing for growth and providing stability.

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What bones are part of the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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What is the coronal suture?

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The coronal suture is the fibrous joint that separates the frontal bone from the parietal bones.

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What is the lambdoid suture?

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The lambdoid suture is the joint that separates the occipital bone from the parietal bones.

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What is the squamous suture?

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The squamous suture is the joint that separates the parietal bone from the temporal bone.

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What is the occipital bone?

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The occipital bone is located at the back of the skull and contains the foramen magnum, through which the spinal cord passes.

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What is the parietal bone?

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The parietal bones are two large bones that form the sides and roof of the skull.

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What is the temporal bone?

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The temporal bones are located on the sides of the skull and house the structures of the ears.