Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
The ____________ functions as a framework of the body.
A
Skeleton
2
Q
The adult human skeleton is composed of ______ bones categorized into two major divisions: the _________________.
A
206
Axial and the Appendicular division
3
Q
Of the 206 bones, ___ bones constitute the axial division while
____ bones constitute the appendicular division.
A
80
126
4
Q
The axial skeleton forms the longitudinal axis of the body and is composed of the following parts:
A
skull
vertebral column
ribs
sternum
5
Q
On the other hand, the appendicular skeleton is composed of the:
A
girdles (pectoral and pelvic) and the appendages (upper and lower extremities).
