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The Axial Skeleton
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5
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10/10/2005

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Term
Axial Skeleton
Definition
Skull, Backbone and Bony Thorax
Term
The Skull
Definition
8 Cranial Bones*************************
**** 14 Facial Bones
Term
The Backbone
Definition
7 cervical Vertibrae********************
**12 Thoracic Vertabrae*****************
****5 Lumbar Vertabrae******************
******Bones seperated by fibrous discs**
Term
The Bony Thorax
Definition
Sternum, 12 pairs of Ribs***************
***All Ribs attach Posteriorally To Thoracic Vertabrae**********************
******Anterially first 7 attach directly to sternum, last 5 indirectly thru cartilage or not at all
Term
The Bony Thorax encloses:
Definition
Lungs, Heart + other organs of the Thoracic Cavity.
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