A diagram of a skeleton is shown, highlighting the axial division and appendicular division. The axial division consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thorax; the appendicular division consists of the pectoral girdle, upper limb, pelvic girdle, and lower limb. Each of the aforementioned images links to a more detailed screen. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; The skeletal system is the framework of the body, made up of many bones and joints. It is organized into two divisions; axial and appendicular. Functions are the support, protection, assistance in movement, mineral homeostasis, blood cell production, and triglyceride storage for chemical energy.
Six images are shown; the diagram of the skeleton; anterior view, side view, sagittal section, posterior view, and superior view of the skull. In the first image, the diagram of the skeleton has the following labeled parts; cranial bones and facial bones under skull, sternum and ribs under thorax, and vertebral column. The second through the sixth images are each a different angle of the skull. These angles are anterior, side, sagittal, posterior, and superior view of the skull, respectively. Each of the six aforementioned images links to a more detailed screen. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; The bones of the axial skeleton are arranged along the axis, or vertical line that runs through the body’s center.
Two images are shown; a four-part diagram of the ribs and a photo of the ribcage. The first image has a four-part image with the diagram of the ribcage in the center, structure of a rib, a rib with thoracic vertebra, and the left ribs articulated with thoracic vertebrae. The sternum is medial in the ribcage. The second image has a photo of the anterior view of the thoracic skeletal structure. The sternum is labeled in the medial. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Protects the organs of the thoracic and superior abdominal cavities. 2. Supports the bones of the shoulder girdle and upper limbs.
Five images are shown; a diagram of the right lateral view of the intervertebral discs, a photo of the right lateral view of a single thoracic vertebra, a photo of the superior view of a single thoracic vertebra, a photo of the left lateral view of the vertebral column, and a diagram of the left lateral view of the vertebral column in a human. The first image is a diagram of the right lateral view of the intervertebral discs with the spinal cord located in the medial. The second image is a photo of the right lateral view of a single thoracic vertebra. The third image is a photo of the superior view of a single thoracic vertebra. In the fourth image, the photo of the left lateral view of the vertebral column features the following labeled parts; cervical vertebrae 7, thoracic vertebrae 12, lumbar vertebrae 5, sacrum 1, and coccyx 1 from superior to inferior. In the fifth image, cervical vertebrae 7 are superior, followed by the thoracic vertebrae 12, lumbar vertebrae 5, sacrum 1, and coccyx 1 are inferior. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Forms the skeleton of the trunk of the body with the ribs and sternum. 2. Provides flexible movement. 3. Encloses and protects the spinal cord. 4. Supports the head. 5. Provides for attachment of rib, pelvic girdle, and back muscles.
An image shows a diagram of an anterior view of the skull. The frontal bone, which makes up the top of the skull, is joined to the parietal bones on each side. The sphenoid bone, ethmoid bone, and zygomatic bone join with the frontal bone. The temporal bone is located under the parietal bone and adjacent to the zygomatic bone. The inferior nasal concha is in-between the nasal bone and the superior portion of the maxilla. The lacrimal bone is between the maxilla and the ethmoid bone. The perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone originates superiorly at the nasal bone and joins the vomer inferiorly. The vomer extends inferiorly to the maxilla. The mandible is located in the posterior end of the skull. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Cranial bones protect the brain and provide large areas for muscle attachment for movement. 2. Facial bones form the face and protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems.
Two images are shown; a photo of a right lateral view of the skull and a diagram of a left lateral view of the skull. In the first image, the labeled parts are the frontal bone, parietal bone, zygomatic bone, sphenoid bone, temporal bone, ethmoid bone, lacrimal bone, nasal bone, maxilla, occipital bone, and mandible. In the second image, the frontal bone which composes the forehead meets the parietal bone at the coronal suture. The parietal bone meets the occipital bone, which composes the back of the skull, at the lambdoid suture. The temporal bone is the side of the skull and is fused to the parietal bone by the squamous suture. The zygomatic bone is an upward extension of the temporal bone. The sphenoid bone is located between the ethmoid bone and the temporal bone, superior to the zygomatic bone. The nasal bone is inferior to the frontal bone. In-between the nasal bone and the zygomatic bone, the lacrimal bone and the maxilla are located. The mandible is in the posterior end of the skull. The hyoid bone is placed in the neck inferior to the mandible. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Cranial bones protect the brain and provide large areas for muscle attachment for movement. 2. Facial bones form the face and protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems.
An image shows a sagittal section of the skull. The hyoid bone is located inferior to the mandible near the spinal column. Superior to the mandible is the sphenoid bone. The sphenoid bone contains the sphenoid sinus and touches the palatine bone, which is in the maxilla proximal to the teeth. The vomer extends between the maxilla and the sphenoid bone proximal to the inferior nasal concha, which is located inferior to the perpendicular plate. The nasal bone is located between the ethmoid bone and the frontal bone. The frontal sinus is located superior to the ethmoid bone and posterior to the frontal bone. The frontal bone is fused to the parietal bone, the parietal bone is fused to the occipital bone, and the temporal bone is fused to the parietal bone. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Cranial bones protect the brain and provide large areas for muscle attachment for movement. 2. Facial bones form the face and protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems.
An image shows the posterior view of the skull. The parietal bones are superior to the skull and are fused together by sagittal suture. The occipital bone composes most of the back portion of the head. Two sutural bones join the parietal bones and the occipital bone superiorly; the rest of the occipital bone is fused to each parietal bone and each temporal bone by the lambdoid suture. The vomer connects to the occipital bone anterior to the maxilla. The palatine bone is medial inferior to the vomer. The temporal bones are inferior to the parietal bones with the zygomatic bone on both sides. The mandible is the posterior end of the skull. The sphenoid bone is inferior to the occipital bone beside the ethmoid bones. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Cranial bones protect the brain and provide large areas for muscle attachment for movement. 2. Facial bones form the face and protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems.
An image shows a diagram of a superior view of a transverse section of the skull. The frontal bone is the superior part in the skull. The sphenoid bone in the medial is bordered anteriorly by the frontal and ethmoid bones and laterally by the temporal and parietal bones. The posterior portion of the sphenoid bone connects to the occipital bone proximal to the foramen magnum. The sella turcica is the central portion of the sphenoid bone between the wings. The temporal bone and the parietal bones join by the squamous suture, the parietal suture and the occipital bones join by the lambdoid suture. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Cranial bones protect the brain and provide large areas for muscle attachment for movement. 2. Facial bones form the face and protect and support the entrances to the digestive and respiratory systems.
A diagram of a skeleton is shown. The skeleton features the following groups of labeled parts; bony pelvis and coxal hip bone below pelvic girdle; femur, patella, fibula, tibia, tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges below lower limb; clavicle and scapula below pectoral shoulder girdle; humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges below upper limb. Each of the aforementioned images links to a more detailed screen.Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, The appendicular skeleton is comprised of bones from the upper and lower extremities or limbs, as well as the girdles that attach these limbs to the axial skeleton.
Four images are shown; a photo and diagram of the anterosuperior view of the pelvic girdle, and a photo and diagram of the right hip bone. The first image has labeled parts bony pelvis, coxal bones, pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joint, sacrum, and coccyx. In the second image, the pelvic girdle has the coxal bone on the side. The coxal bone consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The sacrum is located in the medial in-between the pelvic girdle. The bony pelvis has coxal bones on either side of the sacrum; the pubic symphysis is medial to the coxal bones. The sacroiliac joint connects the coxal bone and the sacrum. The coccyx is posterior end of the sacrum. The third image is a photo of the right hip bone that features the following labeled parts; ilium, ischium, and pubis. In the fourth image, the right hip bone has coxal bone; the ilium located superior followed by the ischium. The pubis is adjacent to ischium. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Pelvic girdle connects the bones of the lower limbs to the axial skeleton. 2. Bony pelvis provides support for the vertebral column.
Four images are shown; a photo of a right anterior and posterior view of a tibia and fibula, a photo of a right anterior and posterior view of a femur, a diagram of a left lower limb, and a diagram and a photo of a left foot skeleton. In the first image, the labeled parts are the tibia and fibula. In the second image, the labeled parts are the tibia and fibula. In the third image, the labeled part is femur. In the fourth image, the labeled part is femur. In the fifth image, the femur is superior, tibia and fibula are inferior. The patella is located medial of the femur and tibia. The phalanges are posterior to tibia and fibula, followed by the metatarsals and phalanges inferior. The sixth image features the following parts; tarsals, superior; metatarsals, medial; and phalanges, inferior. The seventh image features the labeled parts tarsals, metatarsals, and phalanges. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Facilitates movement. 2. Provides surface for muscle attachments.
Two images are shown; a diagram of the pectoral girdle and a photo of an anterior view of the thorax. In the first image, the anterior view and the posterior view of the pectoral girdle are labeled. The clavicle is superior and the scapula is adjacent, inferior to clavicle. The acromioclavicular joint is located in-between scapula and clavicle. The sternoclavicular joint is inferior to the clavicle. The glenohumeral joint is adjacent to clavicle on both the sides. In the second image the parts labeled are scapula, clavicle, and sternoclavicular joint. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Attaches the bones of the upper limbs to the axial skeleton. 2. Provides surface for the attachment of muscle tendons and ligaments.
Five images are shown; a photo of a right anterior and posterior view of the ulna and radius, a diagram of a left lower arm, and a photo and a diagram of the skeletal structure of the arm. The first image has labeled parts ulna and radius. The second image features the labeled parts ulna and radius. In the third image, the humerus is superior, radius and ulna parallel to each other inferior. The carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges from superior to inferior are located posterior to the upper limb. Text at the bottom of the screen reads; Functions, 1. Facilitates movement. 2. Provides surface for muscle attachments.