Hyoid Bone
Hyoid Bone Hyoid Bone
General Structure of Vertebrae Body or centrum – (anteriorly) disc-shaped, weight-bearing region Vertebral arch – (posteriorly) composed of pedicles and laminae that, along with the centrum, enclose the vertebral foramen Vertebral foramina – make up the vertebral canal through which the spinal cord passes Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
Bony Thorax (Thoracic Cage) Functions Forms a protective cage around the heart, lungs, and great blood vessels Supports the shoulder girdles and upper limbs Provides attachment for many neck, back, chest, and shoulder muscles Uses intercostal muscles to lift and depress the thorax during breathing Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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- Page 13 and 14: Sternum (Breastbone) A dagger-shap
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- Page 17 and 18: Gimme some of them Ribs! There are
- Page 19 and 20: Pectoral Girdles (Shoulder Girdles)
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General Structure of Vertebrae<br />
Body or centrum – (anteriorly)<br />
disc-shaped, weight-bearing region<br />
Vertebral arch – (posteriorly)<br />
composed of pedicles and laminae that, along<br />
with the centrum, enclose the vertebral foramen<br />
Vertebral foramina – make up the vertebral canal<br />
through which the spinal cord passes<br />
Copyright © 2006 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Benjamin Cummings
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