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The distal ends of the femur and humerus have rounded knobs called that help form articulations (joints).
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The skullcap of the cranium is also called the .
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A major artery supplying blood to the brain passes through the of the temporal bone.
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The meninges attach to the of the ethmoid bone.
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The bones are found entirely within the eye orbit.
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The forms the inferior portion of the nasal septum.
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The strongest bone of the skull is the .
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The hyoid bone is suspended from the of the temporal bone.
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For forensic pathologists, a fracture of the hyoid bone is evidence of .
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An exaggerated thoracic curvature is called .
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The vertebrae have hooked spinous processes and costal facets.
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The pelvic floor muscles attach to what is commonly called your "tailbone" or .
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During cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the of the sternum may be driven into the liver and cause fatal bleeding.
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The "soft spots" that separate the cranial bones at birth are called .





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