The rib cage or thoracic cage (called thorax) is located in the most medial portion of the body and protects vital organs like theheartand lungs. The rib cage is an integral part of the axial skeleton in vertebrates and it lies in the thoracic cavity. Some organs of the respiratory, card...
Human skeleton, the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones and cartilages. There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue—the ligaments and the tendons—in intimate relationship wit
the human skeleton is actually divided into two distinct parts.The axial skeleton includes the bones that form the axis of the body and provide protection and support for the organs located in the trunk, neck, and head, while the appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones that connect ...
ligaments and cartilage, and has many vital functions. The system consists of the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is made up of 80 bones, including the vertebral column, the rib cage and the skull, and helps you maintain your upright posture. The appendicular s...
The skeletal system is made up of 206 bones connected by various tendons, ligaments and cartilage, and has many vital functions. The system consists of the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is made up of 80 bones, including the vertebral column, the rib cage and...
Which bones of the axial skeleton make up the pelvis? What's the outer and thinner of the two bones in the leg between the knee and ankle? What part of a synovial joint may be reinforced by ligaments and tendons? A bone that lies between the hip and the knee is the ___. a) pate...
Skeleton, the supportive framework of an animal body. The skeleton of invertebrates, which may be either external or internal, is composed of a variety of hard nonbony substances. The more complex skeletal system of vertebrates is internal and is compose
Belowit lies the first rib separated by the intercostals muscles, blood vessels and nerves. Aboveand in front of it lies the platysma muscle. Functions of the Clavicle The functions of the clavicle includes : Absorbsforce to the upper limb by transferring it to the axial skeleton, particularly...
question 1 of 3 Your skull, rib cage, and spine are all part of the ___ skeleton. Axial Appendicular Cartilage Soft Worksheet PrintWorksheet 1. The place where bones come together is called a ___. Ligament Duct Thread Joint 2. Many...
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