Axial Skeleton

S1-S5 (fused to form one bone)

L1-L5 (individual vertebrae)

C1-C7 (cervical vertebrae)

T1-T12 (thoracic vertebrae)

The bony structure that forms the head, protecting the brain.

A type of muscle that supports head movement.

A fluid-filled cavity that houses the brain.

A protective layer of skin covering the head.

L1-L5 (5 vertebrae)

T1-T12 (12 vertebrae)

C1-C7 (7 vertebrae)

S1-S5 (5 vertebrae)

C1-C5 (5 vertebrae)

C1-C7 (7 vertebrae)

C1-C12 (12 vertebrae)

C1-C3 (3 vertebrae)

10 ribs on each side of the body

12 ribs on each side of the body

14 ribs on each side of the body

8 ribs on each side of the body

The bone that forms the upper jaw and supports the upper teeth.

The bone that forms the lower jaw and supports the lower teeth.

A bone in the skull that protects the brain.

A bone that connects the jaw to the skull.

A single bone with three sections

A pair of bones in the ribcage

A bone located in the skull

A long bone in the arm

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

The axial skeleton includes the skull, ossicles of the inner ear, hyoid bone, rib cage, and vertebral column.

The axial skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

The axial skeleton includes only the skull and rib cage.

The bones located at the sides of the skull. There are two temporal bones.

The bones located at the front of the skull.

The bones located at the base of the skull.

The bones located at the back of the skull.

5 true ribs connect independently to the sternum via cartilage

7 true ribs connect independently to the sternum via cartilage

10 true ribs connect independently to the sternum via cartilage

7 true ribs connect to the sternum via muscle