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Appendicular skeleton

Skeletal System

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Medical classification
Anatomy
Bone
Long bone
Human skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Epiphysis
Skeleton
Hip bone
Axial skeleton

The Skeletal System 1 206 Bones in the Human Skeleton 2 Bones are Organs Each bone is a complex living organ made up of many cells, protein fibers, and minerals. They come in many sizes and shapes. The largest bone is the femur and the smallest is the stapes. The humerus is pictured here. 3 The femur is the thigh bone. The stapes is one of three small bones in the middle ear. The humerus is the upper arm bone. 3 The Skeletal System Also Includes Joints Cartilages Ligaments 4 Articular cartilage covers the ends of bones at articulations or joints Ligaments attach bones to other bones Tendons attach muscles to bones 4 5 Anatomy of the Skeletal System 5 Two Divisions of the Skeleton Axial Skeleton & Appendicular Skeleton 6

Anatomy - Skeletal System Notes

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Dance science
Skeletal system
Anatomy
Dance
Axial skeleton
Appendicular skeleton
Rib cage
Skeleton
Hip bone
Vertebral column
Pelvis
Rib

Skeleton is composed of (206) bones, cartilage, articulations, nd ligaments--divided into axial and appendicular skeleton Axial- (80 bones) skull, vertebrae, rib cage Skull-22 bones- cranium//8--facial//14--+6 auditory ossicles and 1 hyoid bone Vertebral Column- 24 vertebrae 1 sacrum 1 coccyx Thoracic Cage-24 ribs and 1 sternum Appendicular (126 bones)- upper and lower limbs and the girdles that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton Pectoral girdles- 2 clavicles and 2 scapulas Arms- 60 bones-- 2 humerus--2 radius--2 ulna--16 carpals- 10 metacarpals-- 28 phalanges Pelvic Girdle-2 coxal bones Legs- 60 bones-- 2 femurs, 2 patellas, 2 tibia, 2 fibulas

Forensics Review Sheet: Bones

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Forensic Review Sheet: Bones Large amounts of forensic evidence can be obtained from bones. List several things that can be determined by analyzing bones. Race Gender Stature Past traumas Cause of death Body type Age List the functions of bones. Protect internal organs Provide anchors for muscle attachment Facilitate muscle movement Repository for minerals Create blood cells How many bones make up the human skeleton? Is number the same for all people? There are 206 bones in the human body, however this can vary from person to person, as some people are born without certain bones, and some are born with too many. What bones make up the axial skeleton? The axial skeleton is made up of the skull, the vertebral column, and the thoracic (rib) cage.
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