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| Description: A Skull Cranial bones Bones of the braincase (cranium) Facial bones Bones of the face and jaws B Rib Cage Encloses the thoracic cavity; protects heart, lungs, functions in breathing Sternum (breastbone) Ribs (12 pairs) C Vertebral Column (backbone) Vertebrae (26 bones) Enclose and protect the spinal cord; support skull; attachment site for muscles Intervertebral disks Cartilage structures between vertebrae; cushion vertebrae and serve as flex points Connects arms to axial skeleton; attachment point for muscles Clavicle (collarbone) Scapula (shoulder blade) D Pectoral Girdle Bones of the Arm Humerus (upper arm bone) Radius (forearm bone) Ulna (forearm bone) Carpals (wrist bones) Metacarpals (palm bones) Phalanges (finger, thumb bones) F Pelvic Girdle (hip bones and pubic arch) Supports weight of backbone, protects pelvic organs, connects leg to axial skeleton G Bones of the Leg Femur (thighbone) Body’s largest weight-bearing bone Patella (kneecap) Tibia Weight-bearing bone of the lower leg Fibula No weight-bearing role; attachment site for muscles Tarsals (ankle bones) Metatarsals (bones of sole) Phalanges (toe bones) Picture Stats: Views: 245 Filesize: 517.94kB Height: 1500 Width: 1437 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=47595 |