ANT 211
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology
with Dr. Albert 


Learning Bones III:  Axial Skeleton
Vertebrae, Sacrum & Coccyx, Sternum & Ribs

  1. How many total vertebrae are there?
     

  2. Where are the cervical vertebrae in relation to the thoracic vertebrae?
     

  3. Where are the lumbar vertebrae in relation to the thoracic vertebrae?
     

  4. Where are the lumbar vertebrae in relation to the sacrum?
     

  5. Where is the sacrum in relation to the innominates?
     

  6. The ribs articulate with which vertebrae?
     

  7. Where is the coccyx in relation to the sacrum?
     

  8. Where are the ribs in relation to the sternum?
     

  9. How many pairs of ribs are there?
     

  10. Why might the ribs and vertebrae be of special importance in forensic cases?

Answers

Learning Bones III