Bones of the Axial Skeleton

The basic unit of life is the ___________.

cell

All of the bones in the human body are arranged to form the _____________.

skeleton

The brain and spinal cord are made out of nerve __________.

tissue

There are _____ bones in the human body.

206

Which of these body parts are found in the axial region of the body? Check all of the boxes that apply.

B. head C. trunk

What are the two primary functions of the sinuses? Check all of the boxes that apply.

C. They reduce the weight of the skull. D. They increase the loudness of the voice.

There are seven bones found in the neck region of the vertebral column. These are called

C. cervical vertebrae.

Which of these organs are located in the trunk? Check all of the boxes that apply.

C. heart D. kidneys

Which of these statements describe the sacrum? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A. It is triangular in shape. C. It is made up of five fused vertebrae.

How does the thoracic cage assist in breathing?

A. Muscles in between the ribs can change the shape of the chest during breathing.

The trunk contains which of these body areas? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A. abdomen B. chest C. back

There are disks made of cartilage located between the vertebrae. The purpose of the disks is to

A. absorb shock.

The head encloses which of the organs below?

A. brain

Which are the bones of the axial skeleton? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A. skull B. thoracic cage D. vertebral column

The bones of the axial skeleton are classified into which of these regions? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A. skull C. thoracic cage D. vertebral column

The bones of the cranium are connected at

A. sutures.

Classify these body parts in the axial region or appendicular region. Use the drop-down menus to select the best answers. _____________ fingers _____________ eyes _____________ heart _____________ skull _____________ knee

Appendicular = fingers Axial = eyes Axial = heart Axial = skull Appendicular = knee

What does the shape of the skull allow it to do? Check all of the boxes that apply.

B. It can offer protection to the brain. C. It can provide attachment sites for the teeth.

Which bones are classified as facial bones? Check all of the boxes that apply.

B. mandible D. maxillary bones

The sternum is located

C. in the center of the chest.

Which type of bone is responsible for bearing the most weight in the spine?

C. lumbar vertebrae

The vertebrae function to protect the

C. spinal cord.

What distinguishes true ribs from false ribs?

D. True ribs connect directly to the sternum while false ribs do not.

Tissues inside the nasal cavity perform the job of

D. filtering out foreign particles from the air before it travels to the lungs.

The ribs and sternum form a protective shield around the

D. internal organs.

The upper jaw is made up of

D. maxillary bones.

The eyes, ears, nose, and tongue are

D. sensory organs.