Anatomy- Other skeletal structure pt 2

Fontanels
- Infant "soft spot"
- Ossification is incomplete allowing skull compression during delivary
What are the three auditory ossicles (middle ear bones)

Malleus, incus, stapes
What is the function of the hyroid bone?

Supports the tongue
Vertebral Column- 5 regions
- 1. Cervical- 7 (Atlas and Axis)
- 2. Thoracic- 12
- 3. Lumbar- 5
- 4. Sacrum- 5 fused vertebrae
- 5. Coccyx- 4 fused vertebrae
Ribs
24 (12 per pair)
- True rubs- 7 pairs
- False ribs- 5 pairs
- Floating ribs- last 2 pairs
Phalanges

Finger bones
Mineral Salt in bone

Calcium Carbonate- CaCO3

Calcium Phosphate- Ca3(PO4)2

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Anatomy- Other skeletal structure pt 2

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