Appendicular skeleton

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Appendicular Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton (/əˈpɛndɪkjʊlər ˈskɛlɪtən/), from the Latin appendicula, meaning "appendage", is a part of the human skeleton that includes the limbs, which are attached to the rest of the skeleton.

Etymology

The term "Appendicular" is derived from the Latin appendicula, which means "appendage". The term "Skeleton" comes from the Greek skeletos, meaning "dried up". Together, they refer to the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the appendages.

Structure

The Appendicular Skeleton consists of 126 bones in the human body. It includes the pectoral girdles, the upper limbs, the pelvic girdle, and the lower limbs.

Function

The Appendicular Skeleton serves several major functions. It provides support and flexibility to the body, allows for movement in conjunction with the muscular system, and protects some of the major organs of the body.

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