Introduction
Vertebrae
Cervical vertebrae
Axis
Atlas
Thoracic vertebrae
Lumbar vertebrae
Sacral and coccygeal vertebrae
The rib cage
Ribs
Sternum
Hyoid bone
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By the end of this section, you will be able to:Discuss the different types of skeletal systemsExplain the role of the human skeletal systemCompare and contrast different skeletal systems