Skeletal system

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What is the axial skeletal system?

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

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What are the thoracic vertebrae?

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The thoracic vertebrae are the 12 vertebrae in the middle of the spine, the ribs connect to.

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What are caudal bones?

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Caudal bones are the vertebrae of the tail.

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What is the cranium?

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The cranium is the part of the skull that encloses the brain.

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What is the mandible?

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The mandible is the lower jawbone in vertebrates.

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What is the function of the vertebral column?

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The vertebral column protects the spinal cord and supports the head and body.

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What are the main parts of the human skeleton?

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The human skeleton is divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

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What is the appendicular skeleton?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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An adult human body typically has 206 bones.

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What is the role of the rib cage?

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The rib cage protects the heart and lungs and supports the upper body.