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HBS 109- Bioscience Applied to Nursing 2 ) NURS1020) 100% Verified Notes 2024-2025 A+
HBS 109- Bioscience Applied to Nursing 2 
Axial skeleton consists of: 
- Skull 
- Vertebral column: 
The cervical vertebrae support the weight of the head and neck, while the lumbar 
vertebrae support the weight of the trunk, head and neck. 
Protects the spinal cord 
The cervical spine offers the greatest movement capabilities (flexion, extension, 
rotation, lateral flexion). The thoracic spine is more stable, but permits rotation with 
limited flexion and extensions. The lumbar spine allows so...