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The Appendicular Skeleton

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    • The Appendicular Skeleton
      • Forelimbs
      • Hindlimbs
      • Pectoral girdle
      • Pelvic girdle
    • Summary
    • What’s Next?

    In the previous segment, we learned about The axial skeleton and its parts. In this segment, we will learn about The appendicular skeleton and its parts.

    What is the Appendicular skeleton?

    All the other bones in our body except for the Skull, Vertebral Column and the Rib Cage are part of the appendicular skeleton.

    The parts of this skeleton are Forelimbs, Hindlimbs, Pectoral Girdle and Pelvic Girdle.

    What are the forelimbs?

    The hands of the human body are known as forelimbs. There are many different bones present in the hand. They are as follows:

    • Humerus – It is the bone that joins the shoulder to the forearm region.
    • Radius – One of the two bones present in the forearm.
    • Ulna – Longer bone present in the forearm.
    • Carpals – The bones present in the Wrist.
    • Metacarpals – The bones of the Palm region.
    • Phalanges – The bones present in the Fingers.

    Forelimb

    What are the hindlimbs?

    The hindlimbs are the legs of our body. There are many different bones present in the leg. They are as follows:

    • Femur – The Longest and the Strongest bone of our body. It connects the pelvic girdle to the lower part of the legs.
    • Tibia – The larger of the two bones present in the lower leg.
    • Fibula – The smaller bone present in the lower leg. It’s also known as the Calf Bone.
    • Patella – The triangular bone that forms the Knee Cap.
    • Tarsals – The bones present in the Ankle region.
    • Metatarsals – The bones that are present in the foot.
    • Phalanges – The bones which make up the toes in the foot.
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