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LAB EXERCISE 9
The Axial Skeleton

Objective 1: Identify and name the cranial and facial bones and their associated markings. Please
note that #7 and #9 refer to the bones.
Anterior View
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Lateral View
Please note the following:
#6 and #20 refer to the bones and
#9 refers to the process

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Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 9

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15.

6. (bone)

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7.

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9. (process)

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20. (bone)
Inferior View
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Cranial Floor View

Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 9

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#1 is the structure with the foramina.

#2 is the projecting structure.

Objective 2: Identify the special features associated with each of the following landmarks or bones.
Landmark
Foramen magnum

Feature

Stylomastoid foramen
Jugular foramen
Internal acoustic meatus
Carotid canal
Hypophyseal fossa of sella turcica
Optic canal
Superior orbital fissure
Foramen rotundum
Foramen ovale
Sphenoid bone
Lacrimal fossa
Cribriform plate
Superior and middle nasal conchae
Objective 3: Name the skull bones that house the paranasal sinuses.
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3.
2.
4.
Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 9

Objective 4: Identify the hyoid bone and its markings.

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2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________

Objective 5: Name the auditory ossicles.

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3.
2.
Objective 6: Distinguish the different types of vertebrae and their features.
Region Number
Name of Region
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2.
3.
4. indicate # of bones fused
5. indicate # of bones fused
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of each of the vertebrae shown in the diagrams.
Name of Vertebrae
Characteristics
Atlas
Axis
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar

Objective 7: Name the landmarks/features of the vertebra.

Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 9

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Objective 8: Name the two components of the intervertebral disc.

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2.
Objective 9: Identify the bones and structures of the thoracic cage.
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Name each of the following markings associated with the rib.

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Biol 2401 Worksheet for Exercise 9

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