Chapter 7 - Axial Skeleton Bonus A&P

Most mammals, including humans and giraffes, have ________ cervical vertebrae.

7

Which two pairs of ribs are the floating ribs? What distinguishes them from the other false ribs? (Figure 7-23)

ribs 11 and 12; they do not attach to the sternum

While performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an unconscious person, you are careful to position your hands correctly to avoid damage to the

ribs and xiphoid process.

Looking at all the views of the skull, name the major sutures. (Figure 7-3)

sagittal, lambdoid, squamous, and coronal

Name the fontanelles found on the infant skull. Why aren't they labeled on the adult skull? (Figure 7-16)

sphenoidal (paired), mastoid (paired), anterior, and posterior; they fused and are not on the adult skull

Which two regions of the spine form primary curves? (Figure 7-17)

thoracic and sacral