Division of human skeleton system
- 1. SHAZIA REHMAN DIVISION OF SKELETON SYSTEM
- 2. Divisions of the Skeleton The adult human skeleton usually consists of 206 named bones. These bones can be grouped in two divisions: Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton. The named bones of the body are listed below by category.
- 3. Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the human body and consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage. The Appendicular skeleton includes all bones of the upper and lower limbs, plus the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles that attach each limb to the axial skeleton.
- 4. Axial Skeleton (80 bones) Skull Cranial Bones Parietal (2) Temporal (2) Frontal (1) Occipital (1) Ethmoid (1) Sphenoid (1)
- 5. Facial Bones Maxilla (2) Zygomatic (2) Mandible (1) Nasal (2) Platine (2) Inferior nasal concha (2) Lacrimal (2) Vomer (1)
- 7. Hyoid
- 8. Vertebral Column Cervical vertebrae (7) Thoracic vertebrae (12) Lumbar vertebrae (5) Sacrum (1) Coccyx (1)
- 9. Thoracic Cage Sternum (1) Ribs (24)
- 10. Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones) Pectoral girdles (Shoulder girdle) Clavicle (2) Scapula (2)
- 11. Upper Extremity Humerus (2) Radius (2) Ulna (2) Carpals (16) Metacarpals (10) Phalanges (28)
- 12. Pelvic Girdle Coxal, or hip bones (2)
- 13. Lower Extremity Femur (2) Tibia (2) Fibula (2) Patella (2) Tarsals (14) Metatarsals (10) Phalanges (28)