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What is the function of the mandible or jawbone?
What is the function of the mandible or jawbone?
How many vertebrae are there in the spinal column of an adult?
How many vertebrae are there in the spinal column of an adult?
What are the last two pairs of ribs called?
What are the last two pairs of ribs called?
Which part of the axial skeleton protects the lungs and the heart?
Which part of the axial skeleton protects the lungs and the heart?
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What is the function of the collarbone?
What is the function of the collarbone?
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How many bones make up the cranium?
How many bones make up the cranium?
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What is the function of the mandible?
What is the function of the mandible?
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How many vertebrae are there in the spinal column of an adult?
How many vertebrae are there in the spinal column of an adult?
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How many pairs of ribs are there?
How many pairs of ribs are there?
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Where is the collarbone found?
Where is the collarbone found?
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What important function does the skeletal system serve?
What important function does the skeletal system serve?
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Which function does the skeletal system NOT serve?
Which function does the skeletal system NOT serve?
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What important minerals does the skeletal system store?
What important minerals does the skeletal system store?
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Study Notes
### Mandible and Jawbone
- The mandible, or jawbone, is essential for chewing and speaking.
Vertebrae in the Spinal Column
- An adult's spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae.
Ribs and Their Types
- The last two pairs of ribs are called floating ribs because they are not directly attached to the breastbone.
Protection Provided by the Axial Skeleton
- The rib cage, a part of the axial skeleton, protects the vital organs such as the lungs and heart.
Collarbone and its Location
- The collarbone, also known as the clavicle, connects the shoulder blade to the breastbone.
Bones of the Cranium
- The cranium, the bony structure of the head, is made up of eight bones.
Function of the Skeletal System
- Supporting and giving shape to the body.
- Protecting vital organs.
- Creating blood cells.
- Storing important minerals.
- Providing a framework for movement.
Functions NOT Performed by the Skeletal System
- Generating electrical impulses.
Minerals Stored in the Skeleton
- Calcium.
- Phosphorus.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the human axial skeleton with this quiz. Explore the anatomy of the skull, including the cranium and facial bones, as well as the structure and function of the spinal column or vertebrae. Learn about the protective role of the cranium, the composition of the face, and the mobility of the mandible.
