axial and apprendicular region LEC 1

axial skeleton

80 bones

• sternum (breastbone)

• ribs (thoracic cage)

• sacrum (part of the spine)

• skull (cranial and facial bones)

• vertebrae (backbone)

• hyoid bone (neck bone)

apprendicular skeleton

126 bones

• pectoral girdle (shoulder)

• upper limbs (arms, forearms, wrists and hands)

• pelvic (hips) girdle

• lower limbs (thighs, legs, ankles, and feet)

cephalic region

axial

• frontal/forehead

• orbital

• nasal

• oral

• mental/chin

• buccal/cheeks

• otic/auricular/ears

• occipital/back of the head

cervical region

the neck: 7 vertebrae, the upper spinal cord, major blood vessels and suportive muscles and nerves

thoracic region

between the neck above and the abdomen below

• axillary (armpit)

• heart

• lungs

• trachea

• esophagus

• thymus gland

• blood vessels

abdominal region

vital digestive, urinary and filtering organs

• stomach

• liver

• gallbladder

• pancreas

• small/large intestines

• spleen

• kidneys

pelvic region

• hip bones

• urinary bladder

• lower bowel

• reproductive organs

pubic region

• pubic bone/hair

upper limb

shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand

manus

• carpal (wrist)

• metacarpal (palm/back of the hand)

• digital (fingers)

• pollex (thumb)

• palmar (palm)

lower limb

• gluteal region

• thigh

• knee

• leg

• ankle and foot

pedal region

• tarsus

• metatarsus

• plalanges