Assignment on the Axial Skeleton

Front

What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton is made up of the skull, ribs, and vertebrae.

Front

What bones are found in the skull?

Back

The skull includes bones like the frontal bone, parietal bone, temporal bone, and occipital bone.

Front

What is the function of the ribs?

Back

The ribs protect the heart and lungs and help in breathing.

Front

What is the vertebral column?

Back

The vertebral column, or spine, is a series of bones called vertebrae that support the body and protect the spinal cord.

Front

What is the temporal bone?

Back

The temporal bone is located on the sides of the skull and houses the structures of the ear.

Front

What is the sphenoid bone?

Back

The sphenoid bone is a butterfly-shaped bone located at the base of the skull.

Front

What is the maxillary sinus?

Back

The maxillary sinus is a cavity located in the maxilla, or upper jaw, that helps with breathing and voice.

Front

What is the lambdoidal suture?

Back

The lambdoidal suture is the joint between the occipital bone and the parietal bones at the back of the skull.

Front

What is the coronal suture?

Back

The coronal suture is the joint between the frontal bone and the parietal bones at the front of the skull.

Front

What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, ribs, and vertebrae, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.