The 80 bones that make up the axial skeleton in humans are located in the body’s centre. This includes the cranial and facial bones in the skull, as well as the bones of the neck, ears, back and ribcage (ribs and sternum). The functions of the axial skeleton are as follows:

• The skull, a crucial component of the axial skeleton, guards and secures the priceless human brain. Additionally, it shapes the orbit of the eyes, serves as a point of attachment for numerous muscles and gives the face structure.
• The three ossicles of the middle ear connect the inner ear to the tympanic membrane, allowing sound waves to travel within.
• The hyoid bone in the neck region holds up the larynx, which hangs below and the tongue, which sits above it. It also transfers the force of the muscles that aid in jaw opening.
• The heart, kidneys, and lungs are all protected by the bones of the rib cage. It protects these organs, maintains them, and ensures their health and functionality.
• The vertebral column also supports our skull while safeguarding the spinal cord. It provides room for the pelvic girdle and rib bones to settle. The flexibility of the human back is also a function of the spine or vertebrae.

Thus, the 80 bones of the axial skeletal system protect and support the bodily cavity’s vital ventral organs.

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