The Human Skeleton (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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How many regions is the human skeleton divided into?
How many regions is the human skeleton divided into?
2
Largest bone in the body
Largest bone in the body
Femur
How many bones in the skull?
How many bones in the skull?
22
Total vertebrae in the spine
Total vertebrae in the spine
33
How many regions in the spine?
How many regions in the spine?
5
Number of cervical vertebrae
Number of cervical vertebrae
7
Number of thoracic vertebrae
Number of thoracic vertebrae
12
Number of lumbar vertebrae
Number of lumbar vertebrae
5
Number of sacrum vertebrae
Number of sacrum vertebrae
5
Number of coccyx vertebrae
Number of coccyx vertebrae
4
What does the rib cage protect?
What does the rib cage protect?
Heart and lungs
Number of rib pairs
Number of rib pairs
12
Number of true ribs
Number of true ribs
7
Number of false ribs
Number of false ribs
3
Number of floating ribs
Number of floating ribs
2