7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System – Anatomy & Physiology 2e
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7.1 Divisions of the Skeletal System – Anatomy & Physiology 2e Skip to content By the end of this section, you will be able to: Discuss the functions of the skeletal system Distinguish between the axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton Describe the axial skeleton Describe the appendicular skeleton The skeletal system includes all of the bones, cartilages, and ligaments of the body that support and give shape to the body and body structures, whereas the skeleton consists of the bones of the body. For adults, there are 206 named bones in the skeleton. Younger individuals have higher numb
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