It’s a bird…It’s a Plane…No, it’s a Sphenoid - Articulates w/ every cranial bone - Joins cranial & facial bones - Protects the pituitary gland.

It’s a bird…It’s a Plane…No, it’s a Sphenoid - Articulates w/ every cranial bone - Joins cranial & facial bones - Protects the pituitary gland

Sinusitis Inflamation of sinus tissue Caused by bacteria or allergy

Uh Oh…..Better tell Jon I can’t make Lab this week!!!

Cervical Vertebrae – 1 st 7 Vertebrae

Thoracic Vertebrae (12)

5 Lumbar Vertebrae in humans

The Sacrum and Coccyx Coccyx Sacrum 5 fused vertebrae Blood vessels Nerves

Intervertebral Disk What type of cartilage?

Herniated Disks Swollen intervertebral disk pinches nerve Common in older individuals Some “Spring Chickens” suffer from this condition as well!

Spinal Abnormalities - Scoliosis Abnormality caused by disease or poor posture

1-7 True Ribs 8-12 False Ribs 11-12 Floating Ribs

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