human skeleton
Human skeleton
"Bone structure" and "skeletal system" redirect here. For skeletal systems of other animals, see Skeleton. For for the scientific study of bones, see Osteology.
The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body. It is composed of about 300 bones at birth – this total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together.[1] The bone mass in the skeleton reaches maximum density around age 21. The human skeleton can be divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is formed by the vertebral column, the rib cage, the skull and other associated bones. The appendicular skeleton, which is attached to the axial skeleton, is formed by the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle and the bones of the upper and lower limbs.
Human skeleton
Diagram of the human skeleton
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Identifiers
Greek σκελετός
TA A02.0.00.000
FMA 23881
Anatomical terminology
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The human skeleton performs six major functions; support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals, and endocrine regulation.
"Bone structure" and "skeletal system" redirect here. For skeletal systems of other animals, see Skeleton. For for the scientific study of bones, see Osteology.
The human skeleton is the internal framework of the body. It is composed of about 300 bones at birth – this total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together.[1] The bone mass in the skeleton reaches maximum density around age 21. The human skeleton can be divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is formed by the vertebral column, the rib cage, the skull and other associated bones. The appendicular skeleton, which is attached to the axial skeleton, is formed by the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle and the bones of the upper and lower limbs.
Human skeleton
Diagram of the human skeleton
Details
Identifiers
Greek σκελετός
TA A02.0.00.000
FMA 23881
Anatomical terminology
[edit on Wikidata]
The human skeleton performs six major functions; support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals, and endocrine regulation.
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