ANT 211
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology
with Dr. Albert
Vertebrae, Sacrum & Coccyx, Sternum & Ribs
How many total vertebrae are there?
Where are the cervical vertebrae
in relation to the thoracic
vertebrae?
Where are the lumbar vertebrae
in relation to the thoracic
vertebrae?
Where are the lumbar vertebrae
in relation to the sacrum?
Where is the sacrum in
relation to the innominates?
The ribs articulate with which vertebrae?
Where is the coccyx in
relation to the sacrum?
Where are the ribs in relation
to the sternum?
How many pairs of ribs are there?
Why might the ribs and vertebrae
be of special importance in forensic cases?