The adult axial skeleton consists of 80 bones ... The thoracic cage is made up of the sternum (breastbone) and 12 pairs of ribs. These bones form a protective cage around the organs of the ...

The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs, and has a total of 80 bones. The appendicular skeleton consists of bones of the pectoral girdle, pelvic ...

The axial skeleton contains 80 bones ... Flat bones make up the skull, shoulder blades, sternum and ribs. These curved, thin bones protect internal organs and provide an anchor for muscles.