Skeletal System

Front

What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?

Back

Axial and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What bones are included in the axial skeleton?

Back

Head, neck, trunk.

Front

Where can ball and socket joints be found in the body?

Back

Shoulder and hip.

Front

What bones are included in the appendicular skeleton?

Back

Limbs and bones that connect to the pectoral and pelvic girdle.

Front

How many bones are there normally in the human body?

Back

206.

Front

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

Back

To support the head, neck, and trunk, and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

Back

To facilitate movement and support the limbs.

Front

What are the major components of the axial skeleton?

Back

Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotational movement?

Back

Ball and socket joint.

Front

What is the role of the pectoral girdle?

Back

To connect the upper limbs to the trunk.