Adapted from the Pearson Lab Manual
Axial Bones Lab
Objectives:
Identify and label the bones of the axial skeleton
Identify and label the bony landmarks
Identify the types of vertebrae and their bony landmarks
List the articulations of the axial bones when they are disarticulated
Identify the spinal curves
Identify the fetal skull fontanelles
Pre-Lab Questions:
1. The axial skeleton is composed of the vertebral column, skull, and _____.
a. thoracic cage
b. femur
c. coxal bones
d. humerus
2. There are 8 (facial, cranial, or skull) bones that make up that create a case for the brain.
3. What is the number of bones that are considered facial bones? ____________
4. Name the bone that articulates with the temporal bone to create the only freely moving
joint in the skull.
5. The portion of the vertebrae that points to the back of your body and makes your
“spine” is the ________________________________.
6. The cervical vertebrae consist of how many bones? _____
7. The _____________ is the breastbone and consists of _____________ fused bones.
8. The first 7 pairs of ribs are called Floating ribs. True or False
9. A fontanelle _____.
a. is found only in the fetus
b. is flexible for childbirth
c. consists of membranes between cranial bones
d. All of the above.
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, Adapted from the Pearson Lab Manual
Activity:
Part 1: Use the full skull images to label the items found on your bone chart lab handout.
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Axial Bones Lab
Objectives:
Identify and label the bones of the axial skeleton
Identify and label the bony landmarks
Identify the types of vertebrae and their bony landmarks
List the articulations of the axial bones when they are disarticulated
Identify the spinal curves
Identify the fetal skull fontanelles
Pre-Lab Questions:
1. The axial skeleton is composed of the vertebral column, skull, and _____.
a. thoracic cage
b. femur
c. coxal bones
d. humerus
2. There are 8 (facial, cranial, or skull) bones that make up that create a case for the brain.
3. What is the number of bones that are considered facial bones? ____________
4. Name the bone that articulates with the temporal bone to create the only freely moving
joint in the skull.
5. The portion of the vertebrae that points to the back of your body and makes your
“spine” is the ________________________________.
6. The cervical vertebrae consist of how many bones? _____
7. The _____________ is the breastbone and consists of _____________ fused bones.
8. The first 7 pairs of ribs are called Floating ribs. True or False
9. A fontanelle _____.
a. is found only in the fetus
b. is flexible for childbirth
c. consists of membranes between cranial bones
d. All of the above.
This study source was downloaded by 100000901307859 from CourseHero.com on 10-14-2025 05:19:36 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/251840786/Lab-4-Handout-Axial-Bonesdocx/
, Adapted from the Pearson Lab Manual
Activity:
Part 1: Use the full skull images to label the items found on your bone chart lab handout.
This study source was downloaded by 100000901307859 from CourseHero.com on 10-14-2025 05:19:36 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/251840786/Lab-4-Handout-Axial-Bonesdocx/
