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The axial skeleton is composed of 80 bones, including the skull, the ossicles, the hyoid bone, the rib cage, sternum, and vertebral column.

The pelvis, upper & lower limbs and shoulder girdle make up the Appendicular skeleton.

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Is shoulder part of the axial skeleton?

The term 'axial' usually relates to the skeletal system and refers to the 'central core' bones composed of the; skull, mandible, facial bones, hyoid, vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, ribs, and sternum.


What is the axial skeleton and what belongs to it?

The axial skeleton consists of the 80 bones in the head and trunk of the human body. It is composed of five parts; the human skull, the ossicles of the inner ear, the hyoid bone of the throat, the rib cage, and the vertebral column. The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton together form the complete skeleton.


Which bone makes up the center of the skeleton?

The vertebrae make up the center of the skeleton. These bones are stacked on top of each other to form the spinal column, which plays a crucial role in supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord.


Aside from supporting movement what important functions might the axis skeleton have?

The axial skeleton provides protection for vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs. Additionally, it serves as an attachment point for muscles that help with posture and support the body's weight. The skull in particular protects the brain, while the ribcage protects the heart and lungs.


What are four major organ systems in the skeletal system?

The skeleton is usually divided into two major parts:1) The axial skeleton, consisting of a) the skulland b) the spinal column and ribs2) The appendicular skeleton consisting of a) the pectoral (shoulder) girdle and the arms, and b) the pelvic (hip) girdle and the legs.See:http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/humananatomy/skeletal/skeletalsystem.htmlThe answer to this questions 'what are the 4 major parts of the human skeleton' is:1. Bones 2. Cartilage 3. Joints 4. Ligaments

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Expain the axial skeleton?

The axial skeleton is composed of the skull, the spinal column, and the pelvis. All other bones are part of the appendicular skeleton.


Is the skull and spinal column parts of the axial skeleton?

The axial skeleton consists of the skull, spine, ribs, and sternum. In contrast, the appendicular skeleton includes the other bones.


Is shoulder part of the axial skeleton?

The term 'axial' usually relates to the skeletal system and refers to the 'central core' bones composed of the; skull, mandible, facial bones, hyoid, vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, ribs, and sternum.


What bone does not join with any other bone and is part of the axial skeleton?

skull


How do the two names axial and appendicular provide clues to where they are located in the skeletal system?

An axis is what something else turns around, and an appendix is something added on. The axial skeleton is the one in the center of the body that other things turn around, and the appendicular skeleton is the parts that have been added to the axial skeleton.


What is the axial skeleton and what belongs to it?

The axial skeleton consists of the 80 bones in the head and trunk of the human body. It is composed of five parts; the human skull, the ossicles of the inner ear, the hyoid bone of the throat, the rib cage, and the vertebral column. The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton together form the complete skeleton.


Which bone makes up the center of the skeleton?

The vertebrae make up the center of the skeleton. These bones are stacked on top of each other to form the spinal column, which plays a crucial role in supporting the body and protecting the spinal cord.


Aside from supporting movement what important functions might the axis skeleton have?

The axial skeleton provides protection for vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs. Additionally, it serves as an attachment point for muscles that help with posture and support the body's weight. The skull in particular protects the brain, while the ribcage protects the heart and lungs.


What is the bones that comprise the axial skeleton?

The axial skeleton is the central part of the skeleton, without the limbs. It's made up of the skull, spinal column, breastbone, and ribs. The rest of the bones make up the appendicular skeleton. Together, the axial and appendicular skeleton make up the human skeleton.


How do you use your skeleton in sport?

You use your skeleton in anything you do. Your skeleton holds you up but the only thing it does in a sport is move with your muscles. In other words, your muscle is the major contribution in any sport you do.


What are the two major components of work?

Work is the product of (force) times (distance). There are no other components.


Do humans have a skeleton?

Yes, we do since we are vertebrates. Cats, dogs, horses, cows, pigs, deer and many other belong in this major group.