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Anatomy and Physiology: Skeletal System Part 1
This deck covers key concepts about the human skeletal system, including bone structures, connections, and specific features of the vertebrae and ribs.
What do ligaments connect?
Bone to bone
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Key Terms
Term
Definition
What do ligaments connect?
Bone to bone
How many bones are found in the human body?
206
How many bones are found in the human skull?
28
What is the hyoid bone?
It is where the parietal and temporal bones are paired
What makes the hyoid bone unique?
It has no articulations with other bones
How many bones are found in the vertebrae?
26
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What do ligaments connect? | Bone to bone |
How many bones are found in the human body? | 206 |
How many bones are found in the human skull? | 28 |
What is the hyoid bone? | It is where the parietal and temporal bones are paired |
What makes the hyoid bone unique? | It has no articulations with other bones |
How many bones are found in the vertebrae? | 26 |
What do tendons connect? | Muscle to bone |
How many bones are found in the cervical vertebrae? | 7 |
How many bones are found in the thoracic vertebrae? | 12 |
How many bones are found in the lumbar vertebrae? | 5 |
How many bones are found in the sacral vertebrae? | 5 vertebrae |
How many bones are found in the coccygeal vertebrae? | 5 |
What serves as shock absorbers for the spine? | Intervertebral disks |
The ________ protects the spinal cord. | Vertebral arch |
The ____ extends laterally from each side of the arch. | Transverse process |
The _______ process is located at the point of junction. | Spinous |
What is the palpable part of the spinal column? | Spinous process |
There are how many pairs of ribs in the human body? | 12 |
Which ribs are called true ribs? | Superior - 7 total |
Which ribs are false ribs? | Inferior - 5 total |
Which ribs are the floating ribs? | 11 and 12 |
What are the three parts of the Sternum? | Manubrium; Body; Xiphoid Process |
Where is the jugular notch located? | Superior portion of the manubrium |
Where is the point at which the manubrium joins the body of the sternum? | Sternal angle (Angle of lois) |
Where is the second rib found? | Lateral to the sternal angle (angle of lois) |