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This is a subcutaneous, S-shaped bone• Medial end articulates with sternum • Lateral end articulates with acromion of scapula

This is a paired, superiorly-directed process• Has articular facet• Articulation with inferior articular process of L5 vertebra

This is the largest of three coxal (hip) bones• Has large, wing-like superior extension • Contributes to acetabulum (hip joint socket) and wall of lesser (true) pelvis• Articulates with sacrum at sacroiliac joint

The _____________________ process is Located on the Temporal bone • Posterior and inferior to external acoustic meatus

Which skull bones are connected by the sagittal suture?  

The ____________________ bone is known as the “Cheekbone” • it forms part of floor and lateral wall of orbit

The _______________is a U-shaped bone• Each side consists of body (horizontal) and ramus (vertical) with coronoid and condylar processes• Mental protuberance forms point of chin

This prominent ridge on on the superior margin of the ilium provides attachment for muscles of back, thigh, and abdominal wall• Landmark for intramuscular injections

A ______________________ bone forms most of lateral skull • Articulates with frontal bone at coronal suture, occipital bone at lambdoid suture, and temporal bone at squamosal suture

A ______________________ bone forms most of lateral skull • Articulates with frontal bone at coronal suture, occipital bone at lambdoid suture, and temporal bone at squamosal suture