Axial Skeleton Part I
Axial Skeleton
The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
The axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk of a vertebrate.
Vertebral Column
The vertebral column usually consists of 33 vertebrae: 24 presacral vertebrae (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar) followed by the sacrum (5 fused sacral vertebrae) and the coccyx (4 frequently fused coccygeal vertebrae).
The vertebral column usually consists of 33 vertebrae: 24 presacral vertebrae (7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar) followed by the sacrum (5 fused sacral vertebrae) and the coccyx (4 frequently fused coccygeal vertebrae).
Bony Thorax
The bony thorax is formed by the sternum, 12 pairs of ribs, and 12 thoracic vertebrae.
The bony thorax is formed by the sternum, 12 pairs of ribs, and 12 thoracic vertebrae.
Appendicular Skeleton Part III
Appendicular Skeleton
The appendicular skeleton is divided into six major regions: Shoulder girdles (4 bones) - Left and right clavicle (2) and scapula (2). Arms and forearms (6 bones) - Left and right humerus (2) (arm), ulna (2) and radius (2) (forearm).
The appendicular skeleton is divided into six major regions: Shoulder girdles (4 bones) - Left and right clavicle (2) and scapula (2). Arms and forearms (6 bones) - Left and right humerus (2) (arm), ulna (2) and radius (2) (forearm).
Upper Appendicular Bone Markings
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Lower Appendicular Skeleton
The bones of the pelvis connect the bones of the lower limbs to the axial skeleton.
The bones of the pelvis connect the bones of the lower limbs to the axial skeleton.