Pre - lab Activity 3The d. fibrous connective tissue.d. between the sphenoid and temporal bones.PRE-LAB Activity 3: Studying the Bones of the Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage1. In fetuses and infants, the vertebral column consists3. Which vertebra type is characterized byofbones; however, the adulta. large size and wide, kidney-shaped body?vertebral column consists of onlybones. Explain the reason for this difference.b. transverse foramina and bifid spinous process?2. The thoracic cage consists of thec. heart-shaped body and costal facets?andPRE-LAB Activity 4: Identifying Bones in a Bag1. If you feel a long, thin, curved bone, it is most likelya. a skull bone.b. a vertebra.2. If a bone feels like it has posts on either side and teethin the middle, it is most likelya. a temporal bone.b. the maxilla.c. the sternum.da rib.inec. the mandible.d. a palatine bone.CranialThe SkullvaultThe skull protects the delicate brain, provides attachment sitesfor head and neck muscles, and houses the major sensory organsfor vision, hearing, balance, taste, and smell. The skull and asso-ciated bones total 29 bones: 22 skull bones (8 cranial bones and14 facial bones), 6 auditory ossicles (discussed in Unit 17), andthe hyoid bone (discussed with the skull because of its proxim-ity). The vertebral column supports the trunk, protects the spi-

VERTEBRAL COLUMN:- It is the spinal column located centrally in the body. This column helps in the…

1. In fetuses and infants, the vertebral column consists 3. Which vertebra type is characterized by of bones; however, the adult a. large size and wide, kidney-shaped body? vertebral column consists of only bones. Explain the reason for this difference. b. transverse foramina and bifid spinous process? 2. The thoracic cage consists of the c. heart-shaped body and costal facets? and