The Brain and the Spinal Cord Comprise the

question 100

Multiple Choice

The brain and the spinal cord comprise the

• A) peripheral nervous system.
• B) somatic nervous system.
• C) parasympathetic nervous system.
• D) central nervous system.

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Definitions:

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connected to the ribs via cartilage, forming part of the rib cage.

Styloid Process

A slender, pointed piece of bone that extends down from the temporal bone of the skull, serving as an attachment point for muscles associated with the tongue and larynx.

Scapula

The shoulder blade, a flat, triangular bone located at the back of the shoulder, serving as an important site for muscle attachment.

Patella

Kneecap.