1. The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The first vertebra… 1. The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The first vertebra a

1. The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The first vertebra… 1. The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The first vertebra at the top of the spinal column is usually referred to as C1 but it also has a name which it shares with a character from Greek mythology. What is the other name for the first cervical vertebra? How/why did it get its name? What is the purpose of this bone? What is the name of the fracture to this bone?2. The second vertebra at the top of the spinal column is usually referred to as C2 but it also has another name which reflects its function. What is the other name for the second cervical vertebra? What is its function?3. What is the hyoid bone? What makes this bone unique? What is its primary role?4. Now we move to the other end of the spine. The so-called “tailbone” is not really one bone; how many fused bones is it made up of? Its anatomical name means “cuckoo”. What is the correct medical terminology this bone? 5. The small bones of the fingers and toes are called “phalanges”; how/why did they get their name? 6. This bone has a name which means “little key” because of its shape. It is located between the breast bone and shoulder bone. What is its correct anatomical name? 7. What is responsible for the formation of osteoblasts, which are responsible for the formation of bone? Describe ossification including the description/parts of a long bone. 8. Though there are 206 bones in the human body, they are not spread out evenly. Where can the most bones be found in the human body? How are the bones distributed throughout the rest of the body? 9. Human bones come in an assortment of shapes and sizes. What is the smallest bone found in the human body? Where is it located? 10. What is the study of bones called? 11. What is the strongest bone in the human body? 12. When performing CPR, I must watch where I put my hands during chest compressions because a certain part of a bone might puncture the liver if I put pressure on it. What is the name of this area, and what bone is it found on? Label the other parts of this bone. (Picture must be included) 13. When describing the patella, what is the anatomical name for this type of bone? Please describe and tell me where else on the body you can find these types of bones.  14. The male pelvic bones are structurally different from the female pelvic bones. Describe the many differences in the two. 15. A vertebra with a heart-shaped body, a circular vertebral foramen, and a long, skinny spinous process is what type? Describe the differences in the sections of vertebrae. 16. What is Osgood-Schlatter’s disease? How does it affect the skeletal system? 17. Which of the following joins bone to bone? Describe each; tell where you would find each, and why each is important.a. Ligamentsb. Meniscusc. Tendonsd. Cartilage  18. What minerals are stored in our bones? Why are they essential? 19. What are the bones of the human skull (cranium)? Please describe each. 20. The eleventh and twelfth ribs are known as what? Why? 21. The skeleton makes up what percentage of the body’s weight? 22. What is endochondral ossification? 23. Cartilage can grow interstitially or appositionally. What is the principle difference between the two processes? How does cartilage get its nutrients? 24. The pectoral girdle consists of what parts? The thorax consists of what parts?  25. What is the difference between the ASIS and PSIS? What muscles attach to each? Science Health Science HOPE 101 Share QuestionEmailCopy link