True or false: The vertebral column along with the sternum and ribs, and pelvis

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True or false: The vertebral column along with the sternum and ribs, and pelvis makes up the trunk of the skeleton? a. True b. False How many bones are contained in the thoracic vertebrae? a. 12 b. 7 c. 5 How many bones are contained in the coccyx vertebrae? a. 4 b. 5 c. 7 Which of these represents the very beginning of the vertebral column? a. Thoracic vertebrae b. Lumbar vertebrae c. Cervical vertebrae Which of these represents the largest and strongest bones in the column? a. Cervical vertebrae b. Lumbar vertebrae c. Coccyx region True or false: The term thorax refers to the entire chest. a. True b. False True or false: The last 5 pairs of ribs are called false and of those 5, in addition to the name false, the last 2 are called floating. a. True b. False True or false: When considering rib articulation, the turbicle of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the vertebrae. a. True b. False

Explanation / Answer

22. The trunk bones consist of the vertebral column, sternum and the rib cage. Pelvic bones connect the trunk and head bones to the appendicular skeleton.

Thus, the answer is FALSE

23. The thoracic vertebrate has 12 bones.

Thus, the answer is A) 12

24. The coccyx, or tailbone, has 4 fused bones

Thus, the answer is A) 4

25. The vertebral column begins with the cervical vertebrae, followed by the thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx regions.

Thus, the answer is C) Cervical vertebrae

26. The lumbar bones, responsible for supporting most of the body weight, is the largest and strongest bones in the vertebrae column.

Thus, the answer is B) Lumbar vertebrae

27. In the human body, the thorax, also known as the chest, between the neck and diaphragm in the front of the body.

Thus, the answer is TRUE

28. The rib cage consists of 12 pairs of rib bones. The first 7 pairs are known as true ribs, while the last 5 pairs are known as false ribs. Pairs 11 and 12 are additionally known as floating ribs.

Thus, the answer is TRUE

29. The tubercle of a rib, not the turbicle, articulates with the transverse process of the vertebrae.

Thus, the answer is FALSE

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