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What is the axial skeleton composed of?
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
What is the axial skeleton composed of?
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum.
What are the main functions of the axial skeleton?
The axial skeleton protects vital organs, provides structural support, allows limited movement, and serves as attachment points for muscles.
What does the appendicular skeleton include?
The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and their attachment points, such as the pectoral girdle, arms, hands, pelvic girdle, legs, and feet.
What are the primary functions of the appendicular skeleton?
The appendicular skeleton facilitates movement and mobility, supports weight during movement, allows object manipulation, and provides muscle attachment for limb movement.
What are the four main types of bones?
The four main types of bones are long bones, short bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.
Give an example of a long bone.
An example of a long bone is the femur.
What is the structure of a long bone?
A long bone consists of epiphysis, diaphysis, articular cartilage, compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, marrow cavity, blood vessels, and periosteum.
What is the role of the periosteum in long bones?
The periosteum serves as a protective layer and provides attachment points for muscles and tendons.
Define superior and inferior in anatomical terms.
Superior means above, while inferior means below.
What do proximal and distal refer to?
Proximal refers to being near the trunk, while distal refers to being far from the trunk.
Differentiate between medial and lateral.
Medial refers to the middle, while lateral refers to the side.
What do anterior and posterior mean?
Anterior means front, while posterior means back.
What common mistake do students make regarding proximal/distal and superior/inferior?
Students often confuse proximal/distal with superior/inferior; proximal/distal refers to distance from the trunk, while superior/inferior refers to vertical position.
What is the significance of the hollow shaft in long bones?
The hollow shaft reduces mass while maintaining rigidity, balancing strength and weight.
How many cervical vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
There are 7 cervical vertebrae in the vertebral column.
What is the composition of the vertebral column?
The vertebral column is composed of 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar vertebrae, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
What bones make up the pectoral girdle?
The pectoral girdle is made up of the scapulae and clavicles.
What bones are found in the pelvic girdle?
The pelvic girdle consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.