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The Skeletal System

The Skeletal System. The Appendicular Skeleton. Composed of 126 bones Limbs (appendages) Pectoral girdle Pelvic girdle. The Appendicular Skeleton. Figure 5.6a. The Appendicular Skeleton. Figure 5.6b. The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle. Composed of two bones Clavicle—collarbone

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The Skeletal System

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  1. The Skeletal System

  2. The Appendicular Skeleton • Composed of 126 bones • Limbs (appendages) • Pectoral girdle • Pelvic girdle

  3. The Appendicular Skeleton Figure 5.6a

  4. The Appendicular Skeleton Figure 5.6b

  5. The Pectoral (Shoulder) Girdle • Composed of two bones • Clavicle—collarbone • Scapula—shoulder blade • These bones allow the upper limb to have exceptionally free movement

  6. Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Figure 5.21a

  7. Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Figure 5.21b

  8. Bones of the Shoulder Girdle Figure 5.21c–d

  9. Bones of the Upper Limbs • Humerus • Forms the arm • Single bone

  10. Bones of the Upper Limbs Figure 5.22a–b

  11. Bones of the Upper Limbs • The forearm has two bones • Ulna • Medial bone in anatomical position • Radius • Lateral bone in anatomical position

  12. Bones of the Upper Limbs Figure 5.22c

  13. Bones of the Upper Limbs • The hand • Carpals—wrist • Metacarpals—palm • Phalanges—fingers

  14. Bones of the Upper Limbs Figure 5.23

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