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Which part of the skull encloses and protects the brain tissue?
Which part of the skull encloses and protects the brain tissue?
- Sacrum
- Vertebral column
- Facial bones
- Cranium (correct)
Which part of the vertebral column supports the back?
Which part of the vertebral column supports the back?
- Lumbar (correct)
- Thoracic
- Coccyx
- Cervical
What is the function of the facial bones in the skull?
What is the function of the facial bones in the skull?
- Support the back
- Enclose and protect the brain tissue
- Transmit the weight of the body to the lower limbs
- Form a cradle for the eyes and allow facial muscle movement (correct)
Which part of the vertebrae is the weight-bearing part facing anteriorly in the vertebral column?
Which part of the vertebrae is the weight-bearing part facing anteriorly in the vertebral column?
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What is the function of the vertebral foramen?
What is the function of the vertebral foramen?
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Which part of the thoracic cage forms the posterior wall of the pelvis?
Which part of the thoracic cage forms the posterior wall of the pelvis?
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Which part of the vertebral column is a remnant of the tail found in other vertebrate animals?
Which part of the vertebral column is a remnant of the tail found in other vertebrate animals?
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Which type of ribs attach directly to the sternum by costal cartilages?
Which type of ribs attach directly to the sternum by costal cartilages?
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Where does the xiphoid process fuse with the sternal body?
Where does the xiphoid process fuse with the sternal body?
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Which part of the thoracic cage lacks sternal attachments?
Which part of the thoracic cage lacks sternal attachments?
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