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Human Anatomy Skeletal System Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts related to the human skeletal system, focusing on the vertebrae, ribs, and skull. It includes definitions and functions of various bones and structures.

Intervertebral Discs

Seperates the vertebrae, made of fibrocartilage
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Intervertebral Discs
Seperates the vertebrae, made of fibrocartilage
Cervical Vertebrae
First 7 Vertebrae Make neck and support head
C1
Atlas
C2
Axis
Thoracic Vertebrae
12 Vertebrae that form back of ribs
C1-7
Cervical vertebrae

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TermDefinition
Intervertebral Discs
Seperates the vertebrae, made of fibrocartilage
Cervical Vertebrae
First 7 Vertebrae Make neck and support head
C1
Atlas
C2
Axis
Thoracic Vertebrae
12 Vertebrae that form back of ribs
C1-7
Cervical vertebrae
T1-T12
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
5 Vertebrae that support body
L1-L5
Lumbar Vertebrae
Sacrum
5 fused vertebrae at bottom of vertebral column
Coccyx
Composed of 4 fused vertebrae; tailbone
Spinous Process
middle procces of vertebrae
Transverse process
2 processes on side of vertebrae
Vertebral Foramen
Hole where spinal cord passes through
Bony Thorax
Cage that protects major organs
3 Bones that make Bony Thorax
Sternum, Ribs, and thoracic vertebrae
True Ribs
Ribs 1-7 that stem from sternum
False Ribs
Ribs 8-12 that don't stem from Sternum
Floating Ribs
last 2 ribs that do not touch the back vertebrae
What 2 types of bones make up the Skull
Cranium and Facial
How many cranium bones are there?
8
How many facial bones are there?
14
What are sutures?
Immovable joints that connect the bones of the skull
What one bone is attached by a freely movable joint?
Mandible
Functions of paranasal sinuses
To lighten the skull and give resonance & amplification to voice