Human Anatomy & Physiology, Sixth Edition 7 The Skeleton Part A.
The Skeleton The skeleton is formed of bones + Ligaments + Tendons + Joints of the body. The skeleton is formed mainly of bones.
Vertebral Column. Part of the axial skeleton Consists of 26 irregular bones 24 vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx Vertebral column divisions –Cervical C1-C7 –Thoracic.
A-THE THORACIC WALL Posteriorly by the thoracic part of the vertebral column Posteriorly by the thoracic part of the vertebral column Boundaries Anteriorly.