Chapter 6 Skeletal

Question 1

sacral

Answer 1

back wall of pelvis

5 vertebrae

Question 2

lumbar

Answer 2

lower back

5 vertebrae

Question 3

Cranium

Answer 3

top
back
sides

Question 4

thoracic

Answer 4

thorax, ribs, upper back

12 vertebrae

Question 5

Musculoskeletal systems 3 functions

Answer 5

1. To give body shape
2. To protect vital internal organs
3. To provide for body movement

Also Bone marrow produces blood cells and stores certain nutrients

Question 6

cervical

Answer 6

neck

7 vertebrae

Question 7

coccyx

Answer 7

tailbone

4 vertebrae

Question 8

Spinal Column

• cervical
• thoracic
• lumbar
• sacral
• coccyx

Answer 8

consist of 33 vertebrae

Question 9

Thorax

-chest

Answer 9

Functions to protect the vital organs. (surrounding bones create the thoracic cavity)

Question 10

Skull

Answer 10

Main function of the skull is to enclose and protect the brain.

Question 11

Anterior Cranium

Answer 11

connect to facial bones, including

• mandible
• maxillae
• nasal bones.

orbits ( surround the eyes)
Zygomatic arches (forms the structure of the cheeks)