Skeletal Organization

1. small, rudimentary tailbone composed of several fused vertebrae; is attached to the end of the sacrum
5. where the ribs attach anteriorly
7. 14 finger bones and 14 bones of the toes
9. knee joint; covers the anterior surface
11. on both sides of the body; consist of the scapula and clavicle bone
13. 5 bones of the palm
14. part of the pelvis; formed by several vertebrae fused together
16. brain case
17. formed by two coxae and are attached to each other anteriorly; attached to the sacrum posteriorly
18. consists of many vertebrae separated by cartilaginous intervertebral discs
19. consist of a femur, tibia, fibula, and a foot
20. consists of the bony and cartilaginous parts that support and protect the organs of the head, neck, and trunk

1. 8 wrist bones
2. 5 bones of the instep
3. consists of a humerus, radius, and ulna
4. composed of the cranium and the facial bones
6. protects the organs of the thoracic cavity and the upper abdominal cavity
8. 7 ankle bones
10. articulate posteriorly with the thoracic vertebrae
12. consists of bones of the upper and lower limbs and the bones that anchor the limbs to the axial skeleton
15. located in the neck between the lower jaw and the larynx; it supports the tongue and is an attachment for certain muscles that help move the tongue during swallowing