Bones of the Axial Skeleton Answers

The upper jaw is made up of

the cranium.

the mandible.

the hyoid bone.

maxillary bones.

Which of these statements describe the sacrum? Check all of the boxes that apply.

It is triangular in shape.

It is part of the thoracic cage.

It is made up of five fused vertebrae.

It is located above the lumbar vertebrae.

What are the two primary functions of the sinuses? Check all of the boxes that apply.

They allow the passage of food.

They filter out foreign particles in the air.

They reduce the weight of the skull.

They increase the loudness of the voice.

What distinguishes true ribs from false ribs?

True ribs are part of the thoracic cage while false ribs are not.

True ribs are found in adults and false ribs are found in children.

True ribs are made of bone and false ribs are made of cartilage.

True ribs connect directly to the sternum while false ribs do not.

There are disks made of cartilage located between the vertebrae. The purpose of the disks is to

absorb shock.

form new vertebrae.

lighten the weight of the spine.

provide muscle attachment sites

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