The Axial Skeleton

Identify the major bones of the cranium and face.

Identify the major sutures of the skull (sagittal, coronal, squamous, lambdoid).

Identify key foramina of the skull (e.g., foramen magnum, optic canal) and the structures that pass through them.

Identify the five regions and four primary curves of the vertebral column.

Distinguish between cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae based on their key structural features.

Identify the components of the thoracic cage, including the sternum and all types of ribs (true, false, floating).