Section 7.1 review

Name the bones, regions, and curves of the vertebral column.

The vertebral column's bones include vertebra, invertebrael disks, sacrum, and coccyx; the curves and regions are the cervical, the lumbar, the thoracic, and the pelvic.

What characteristics distinguish true ribs from false ribs and floating ribs?

True ribs connect to the sternum.

Describe the functions of the cranium, fontanels, sutures, and sinuses.

The cranium protects the brain, fontanels are what cause "soft spots" on babies heads, sutures are the uneven lines between the cranial bones, and sinuses are cavities in the facial bones.

Describe the functions of the hyoid bone and the middle ear bones.

The hyoid bone serves as the foundation for many tongue muscles and other muscles that help you swallow. The middle ear bones are the smallest in the body and the help link the eardrum and the cochlea, and in turn, helping you hear.

Name the major bones of the head and chest

The major bones of the head are the cranium, sinuses, hyoid, and facial skeletons. The major bones of the Chest are the thoracic cage, the sternum, and the ribs.

What are two broad divisions of the skeleton?

The two broad divisions of the skeleton are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.