The human skeletal system is divided into two major parts known as the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton comprises of the skull, hyoid, auditory vesicles, ribs, sternum ...

We are born with about 300 to 350 bones but some of the bones fuse together as we grow and by the time we reach young adulthood we have on an average about 206 bones. 1) The long bones: - eg:- in the ...

On the basis of the skeleton present in the body it is of two types: 1. Exo Skeleton: The skeleton found on the exterior layer of the body and basically originates from embryonic ectoderm or mesoderm.

Humans have a distinctive skeleton, and are the only bipedal great apes (the great ape species are bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and humans). While the evolution of the human skeleton ...

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Our body structure is defined by bones. But we often take them for granted until we break one or are diagnosed with a bone disease in old age. Our bones require lifelong protection and nurturing in ...

Skeletal 3D provides an in-depth look at the hundreds of bones that make up the human skeletal system. The app is divided into several sections, making it easy for users to get the most out of the ...

The skeleton allows movement, provides support and protection for vital organs and makes blood cells. Skeletal muscles move the bones in the body. The skeletal system is made from bones and joints.