The Human Skeleton

These flashcards cover the key components and functions of the human skeleton, focusing primarily on the axial skeleton.

What are the major components of the human axial skeleton?

The major components include the skull, rib cage, vertebral column, sacrum, and coccyx.

What part of the skeleton protects the brain?

The cranium protects the brain.

What are the bones that make up the rib cage?

The rib cage is made up of ribs, costal cartilages, and the sternum.

What is the function of the vertebral column?

The vertebral column provides support for the body and protects the spinal cord.

What are the two main sections of the axial skeleton?

The skull and the rib cage.

What is the coccyx commonly referred to as?

The coccyx is commonly referred to as the tailbone.

How many vertebrae are typically found in an adult human?

An adult human typically has 24 vertebrae.

What is the sacrum?

The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the vertebral column.

What is the role of costal cartilages?

Costal cartilages connect the ribs to the sternum.