Axial & Appendicular Skeleton

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What is the axial skeleton?

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The axial skeleton consists of the bones that form the long axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

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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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What is the function of the foramen magnum?

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The foramen magnum is the opening in the skull through which the spinal cord passes, connecting the brain to the spinal column.

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What bones are included in the human skull?

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The human skull includes the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

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What are phalanges?

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Phalanges are the bones of the fingers and toes, with each finger having three phalanges (proximal, middle, distal) except for the thumb and big toe, which have two.

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What is the iliac crest?

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The iliac crest is the superior border of the ilium, the largest bone of the pelvis, and serves as an attachment point for muscles.

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What is the role of the occipital condyles?

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The occipital condyles are two rounded projections on the occipital bone that articulate with the first cervical vertebra (atlas), allowing for nodding motion of the head.

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What is the cuboid bone?

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The cuboid bone is one of the tarsal bones in the foot, located on the lateral side and articulating with the calcaneus and the fourth and fifth metatarsals.

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What is the function of the vertebral column?

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The vertebral column protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and provides an attachment for ribs and muscles.

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What are carpals?

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Carpals are the eight small bones that make up the wrist, allowing for a range of motion in the hand.