1.2.

2 Human
Skeleton
Scavenger Hunt
A N F E R N E E H A M I LT O N
2/19/2015
PERIOD 3

Sutures
Connective Tissues form the sutures of the skull.
Sutures help protect the brain.
Helps prevent movement between the bones.

Vertebral Column
Consists of the:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar

They allow movement.

Nerves run down column and spread through the body.
Sacral & Coccyx fused at bottom.

Sternum
Manubrium
Attaches first 2 ribs
Widest part of the sternum
Attachment points for cartilage

Body
Longest Part of Sternum
Attaches between the 2nd and 10th rib
Forms the bulk of rib cage

Xiphoid Process
Smallest part of sternum
Attachment point for Diaphragm

Common Name for Sternum

Breast Bone
Broken into three parts
Manubrium
Body
Xiphoid process

Common Name for Scapula

Shoulder Blade
Surrounded by various tendons and muscles

Common Name for Patella

Knee Cap
Helps protect the surface of knee joint
Allows movement of leg

Common Name for Carpal

Wrist Bone
8 small bones make up the carpals

Floating Ribs
FLOATING RIBS DO NOT ATTACH DIRECTLY TO THE
STERNUM.