1 2 2 Skeleton Scavenger Hunt By Paul

1. 2. 2 Skeleton Scavenger Hunt By Paul Frimel & Kirk Borja

Sutures • Sutures help protect the brain • Sutures are formed by connective tissues • Prevent movement between the bones

Sternum There are 3 parts of the sternum: 1. Manubrium: • The widest part of the sternum • Provides attachment points for rib cartilage 2. Body: • Longest part and middle of the sternum • Is attached to the 2 nd-10 th rib 3. Xiphoid Process • Smallest and bottom-most part of the sternum • Attachment point for the diaphragm

Vertebral column There are 4 parts to the vertebral column: 1. Cervical 2. Thoracic 3. Lumbar 4. Sacral 5. Coccyx

• All of the parts of the vertebral column allow movement of the back. • The thoracic connects to 12 ribs • The sacrum and coccyx are 1 bone each and make the tailbone

The floating rib • The "floating ribs" are the 11 th and 12 th pairs of the ribs • Half the size of the other ribs • Do not reach the front of the body

Common names • Sternum - breast bone (Manubrium, Body, Xiphoid Process) • Patella - knee cap

Common names • Carpals - Wrist bone • Scapula - Shoulder blade

Sources • http: //www. britannica. com/EBchecked/topic/2104 01/floating-rib • http: //www. emory. edu/ANATOMY/Anatomy. Manu al/back. html • http: //www. theodora. com/anatomy/the_sternum. html