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Skeleton
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Sternum and Ribs (25 total bones) | Sternum (1), true ribs (14), false ribs (10) |
| Cranium (8 total bones) | Frontal (1), Parietal (2), Temporal (2), Occipital (1), Sphenoid (1), Ethmoid (1) |
| Ear bones (6 total bones) | Malleolus (2), Incus (2), Stapes (2) |
| Vertebral Column (26 total bones) | Cervical (7),Thoracic (12), Lumbar (5), Sacrum (1), Coccyx (1) |
| Process | A raised area or projection |
| Sinus | Cavity within a bone |
| Fossa | Depression |
| Fissure | Long, cracklike hole for blood vessels and nerves |
| Body | The main portion of a bone |
| Tuberosity | Oblong, raised bump typically for muscle attachment |
| Sulcus | Groove or elongated depression |