Axial region

• What are some key differences between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

  Axial skeleton:

  • Includes the skull, hyoid bone, auditory ossicles, ribs, sternum
  • Provides the central core of the body

  
  

  Appendicular skeleton:

  • Includes the pectoral and pelvic girdles, and the upper and lower limbs
  • Allows for movement and mobility
• What are the main components of the axial region?

  Skull, vertebral column, thorax, abdomen
• How could this image be used to study the human skeletal system?

  • Identify and label the major bones
  • Understand the structure and arrangement of the skeletal system
  • Learn the names and locations of different bones
  • Visualize how the bones connect and form the overall skeleton
• What bones make up the skull?

  Cranium and facial bones
• What structures are found in the abdomen?

  Pelvic bones, lumbar vertebrae
• What does the thoracic cage consist of?

  Ribs and sternum
• What is the name of the bone structure shown in the image?

  Axial skeleton
• What is the name of the part of the skull labeled "Cranial portion"?

  Cranial portion
• How does the skull contribute to the axial region's functions?

  It protects the brain
• What structures are included in the thorax?

  Ribs, sternum, thoracic vertebrae
• What is the name of the part of the skeleton labeled "Ribs"?

  Ribs
• How do the axial and appendicular regions connect?

  Through bone girdles
• What is the name of the part of the skull labeled "Facial portion"?

  Facial portion
• What does the axial region consist of?

  Central structures of the body
• What are the main bones and structures shown in the image?

  • Skull
  • Spine/vertebrae
  • Ribs
  • Pelvis
  • Femur
  • Tibia
  • Fibula
  • Humerus
  • Radius
  • Ulna
  • Hands and feet bones
• What is the purpose of the red and blue lines in the image?

  The red and blue lines indicate the major anatomical landmarks and structures of the skeletal system.
• What is the significance of the axial region in the body?

  It forms the central axis supporting vital organs
• What is the function of the girdles?

  Provide attachment points for limbs
• What are the vital roles of the axial region?

  Support, protection, stability, and communication
• What is the name of the bone labeled "Sternum"?

  Sternum
• What role does the spine play in movement?

  It allows for body flexion and rotation
• What does the axial region connect to?

  Appendicular region
• How does the axial region differ from the appendicular region?

  The axial region supports stability, appendicular includes limbs
• If you wanted to measure the length of the radius bone, how would you do that?

  Use a ruler or caliper to measure the distance between the proximal and distal ends
• How many thoracic ribs are shown in the image?

  12 thoracic ribs
• What is the function of the vertebral column?

  Support and protection for spinal cord
• What is the name of the bone labeled "Ulna"?

  Ulna
• What is the name of the part of the skeleton labeled "Upper limb"?

  Upper limb
• What are the key components of the axial and appendicular regions' connection?

  • Axial region connects to appendicular region
  • Connection through bone girdles
  • Pectoral girdle attaches upper limbs
  • Pelvic girdle attaches lower limbs
  • Girdles provide attachment points for movement and balance
• What are the combined functions of the axial region?

  • Support and protection of vital organs
  • Movement and stability of the body
  • Communication through the central nervous system
• How do girdles contribute to movement?

  Allow movement and balance beyond the central axis
• What role does the axial region play in posture?

  It maintains overall posture
• How does the axial region contribute to stability?

  It provides structural support for the body
• What is the name of the bone labeled "Radius"?

  Radius
• How do the functions of the skull bones differ from the bones of the thoracic (rib) cage?

  • Skull bones protect the brain and sensory organs
  • Thoracic (rib) cage protects the vital organs in the chest cavity and facilitates breathing
• What does the thoracic cage protect?

  The heart and lungs
• What are the key characteristics of the axial region?

  • Central structures of the body
  • Includes skull, vertebral column, thorax, abdomen
  • Provides stability
  • Protects vital organs
  • Maintains overall posture
• What is the name of the largest bone in the human body?

  Femur
• What are the main bones that make up the skull?

  Frontal, parietal, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid
• What is the main function of the ribs?

  To protect the vital organs in the thoracic cavity