. A text-book in general physiology and anatomy. Physiology, Comparative; Anatomy. 236 THE SKELETON the base of the skull which communicates with the neural cavity of the spinal column permits the connection of the brain and spinal cord without exposing these delicate structures to blows or pressure; while the form of the joint permits free play of the head in all directions. BoJSTE Stkuctuee. Shapes of bones.— These two hundred odd bones of the skeleton may be classified into three groups according to. Fig. 94 —Kinds of tones ; A, long bone (femur); B, flat bone (scapula); C, Irreg ular bones
. A text-book in general physiology and anatomy. Physiology, Comparative; Anatomy. 236 THE SKELETON the base of the skull which communicates with the neural cavity of the spinal column permits the connection of the brain and spinal cord without exposing these delicate structures to blows or pressure; while the form of the joint permits free play of the head in all directions. BoJSTE Stkuctuee. Shapes of bones.— These two hundred odd bones of the skeleton may be classified into three groups according to. Fig. 94 —Kinds of tones ; A, long bone (femur); B, flat bone (scapula); C, Irreg ular bones (tarsals). shape. These are the long bones, the flat bones, and the irregular bones. To the first group belong the humerus, femm-, radius, tibia, ulna, fibula, metacarpals, etc. To the second group belong the ribs, sternum, patellas, scap- ulae, ilia, and the skull plates. In the third group are included the carpals, tarsals, facial bones, vertebras, sacrum and Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Eddy, Walter Hollis, b. 1877. New York, Cincinnati [etc. ] American book Co
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