
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134396026
Author: Frederic H. Martini, Judi L. Nath, Edwin F. Bartholomew
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 1CP
Identify the bones of the axial skeleton.
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Summary Introduction
To identify:
The bones of axial skeleton.
Introduction:
The axial skeleton is one of the two type of skeleton division found in human. The axial skeleton includes the bones of head and trunk that makes up the longitudinal axis of the body.
Explanation of Solution
The axial skeleton consists of 80 various types of bones which constitute about 40% of the total bones found in the human body. It includes the following bones:
- 1. The skull: It consists in total 20 bones (14 facial and 8 cranial bones).
- 2. Associated bones with the skull: It consists in total 12 bones (6 hyoid bone and 6 auditory ossicles).
- 3. Thoracic cage (It consists in total 24 bones of ribs and sternum).
- 4. The vertebral column (It consists of 24 bones).
Conclusion
The axial skeleton includes the bones of head and trunk that makes up the longitudinal axis of the body.
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