Briefly explain the skeletal system of the rabbit.
Answers
Answered by
3
Rabbit has weak bones making up skeletal system of the organism. Different bones which make up the rabbit skeleton are Cranium, scapula, spine, fibula, tibia, femur, ilium, sacrum, caudal vertebrae, calcaneus, tarsus, metatarsus, phalanges, ulna, ribs, radius, carpus, metacarpus, sternum, cervical vertebrae, atlas, mandible and maxilla. 2/3 of the skeleton is made up of flat worms and 1/3 of the skeleton is made up of long bones.
*The vertebral column is made up of 46 vertebrae. 46 vertebrae making up the veretebral column include 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic veretebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 4 sacral vertebrae, and 16 coccygeal veretebrae.
*Rabbit skeleton is light enabling the animal to lift its entire body during hopping. *Lumbar vertebrae are elongated to allow flexibility and extendability during the movement of the animal. Muscles joined to the light skeleton help in the fast movement of the animal.
*Rabbit skeleton exhibits longer hind limbs than the fore limbs. the elongated bones occur below the knee. Hind legs are more powerful and can offer great pressure used for kicking the predator while escaping from it.
*Rabbit has 7 tarsal bones making up the ankle. There are 4 digits each on both of the hind legs. There are 9 carpal bones forming the wrist. There are 5 digits each on both the forelegs. Each digit has toenails.
*The vertebral column is made up of 46 vertebrae. 46 vertebrae making up the veretebral column include 7 cervical vertebrae, 12 thoracic veretebrae, 7 lumbar vertebrae, 4 sacral vertebrae, and 16 coccygeal veretebrae.
*Rabbit skeleton is light enabling the animal to lift its entire body during hopping. *Lumbar vertebrae are elongated to allow flexibility and extendability during the movement of the animal. Muscles joined to the light skeleton help in the fast movement of the animal.
*Rabbit skeleton exhibits longer hind limbs than the fore limbs. the elongated bones occur below the knee. Hind legs are more powerful and can offer great pressure used for kicking the predator while escaping from it.
*Rabbit has 7 tarsal bones making up the ankle. There are 4 digits each on both of the hind legs. There are 9 carpal bones forming the wrist. There are 5 digits each on both the forelegs. Each digit has toenails.
Similar questions