(1.1.1-1.1.2) - The Skeletal System; Axial & Appendicular skeleton

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Axial skeleton includes

Axial skeleton includes

Skull, Vertebral column, Rib cage, Sternum

Function of Axial skeleton

Support, Protection, Attachment, Movement (SPAM)

Skull

Rib cage

Sternum

chest bone

Vertebral column

spine

Vertebral column consist of

cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacral (5) fused, coccyx (4) fused

How many bones in cervical

7

How many bones in the thoracic

12

How many bones in the lumbar

5

How many bones in the sacral

5 fused (to 1)

How many bones in the coccyx

4 fused (to 1)

Appendicular skeleton includes

pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, lower limbs

Function of Appendicular skeleton

Support, Produce red blood cells, Attachment, Store Minerals, Movement (SPASM)

Pectoral girdle consist of

Clavicle and Scapula

Appendicular consist of

pectoral girdle, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvic girdle, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges

pectoral girdle

scapulae and clavicles

humerus

upper arm bone

radius

lateral bone of the forearm (thumb side)

ulna

medial bone of the forearm (pinky side)

carpals

wrist bones

metacarpals

hand bones (palm)

phalanges

bones of the fingers & toes

pelvic girdle consist of

ilium, ischium, pubis

pelvic girdle

hip bones

femur

thigh bone

patella

kneecap

tibia

shin bone

fibula

calf bone

tarsals

ankle bones

metatarsals

foot bones