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		<description><![CDATA[The skeletal system is grouped in two categories: Axial Skeleton (the vertical axis including skull, vertebral column and rib cage) and (2) Appendicular Skeleton (including shoulder girdle, arms, hips and legs). Here is the outline of the skeleton (bone quantity is the number in parentheses): AXIAL SKELETON (80) Cranium (8) Frontal (1), Parietal (2), Temporal [...]]]></description>
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<p>The skeletal system is grouped in two categories: Axial Skeleton (the vertical axis including skull, vertebral column and rib cage) and (2) Appendicular Skeleton (including shoulder girdle, arms, hips and legs).</p>
<p> Here is the outline of the skeleton (bone quantity is the number in parentheses):</p>
<p> AXIAL SKELETON (80)<br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cranium (8)</span><br /> Frontal (1), Parietal (2), Temporal (2), Sphenoid (1), Ethmoid (1), Occipital (1)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Facial Bones (14)</span><br /> Mandible (1), Maxilla (2), Zygomatic (2), Nasal (2), Lacrimal (2), Palatine (2), Inferior Nasal Concha (2), Vomer (1)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hyoid in neck (1)</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Ear Ossicles (6)</span><br /> Malleus (2), Incus (2), Stapes (2)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vertebral Column (26)</span><br /> Cervical Vertebrae, C1-C7 (7)<br /> Thoracic Vertebrae, T1-T12 (12)<br /> Lumbar Vertebrae, L1-L5 (5)<br /> Sacrum, S1-S5 (5 fused into 1)<br /> Coccyx (4 fused into 1)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thorax (25)</span><br /> Sternum (1)<br /> True Ribs &#8211; 7 each side (14)<br /> False Ribs &#8211; 3 each side (6)<br /> Floating Ribs &#8211; 2 each side (4)<br /> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">APPENDICULAR SKELETON (126)</span><br /> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shoulder Girdle or Pectoral Girdle (4)</span><br /> Clavicle (2)<br /> Scapula (2)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Upper Limb (60)</span><br /> Humerus (2)<br /> Ulna (2)<br /> Radius (2)<br /> Carpals (16)<br /> Scaphoid ()<br /> Trapezium (2)<br /> Capitate (2)<br /> Trapezoid (2)<br /> Lunate (2)<br /> Triquetrum (2)<br /> Pisiform (2)<br /> Hamate (2)<br /> Metacarpals &#8211; 5 on each side (10)<br /> Phalanges &#8211; thumb (pollox 2X1), others 3X4 on each side (28)<br /> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hip or Pelvic Girdle (2)</span><br /> Coxal Bone (os coxae) are 3 fused pairs: <br /> Ilium, Ischium, Pubis<br /> <br style="font-weight: bold;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lower Limb (60)</span><br /> Femur (2)<br /> Patella, Knee Cap (2)<br /> Tibia (2)<br /> Fibula (2)</p>
<p> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tarsals (14)</span><br /> Talus (2)<br /> Calcaneus (2)<br /> Cuboid (2)<br /> Navicular (2)<br /> Medial Cuneiform (2)<br /> Intermedius Cuneiform (2)<br /> Lateral Cuneiform (2)</p>
<p> Metatarsals &#8211; 5 on each side (10)<br /> Phalanges &#8211; toe (hallux 2X1), others 3X4 on each side (28)</p>
<p><img src="http://exercise-reports.blogharbor.com/Diagrams/ergosjointangles534w.jpg"><br />&nbsp; <span style="font-weight: bold;">Common joints and joint range of motion in degrees.</p>
<p>Joints<br /></span>A joint is the location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and functionally.</p>
<p>The joints of the human body:<br />articulations of hand and fingers (phalanges)<br />wrists (radiocarpal joints) &#8212; compound joints<br />elbows (humerus/ulna)<br />glenohumeral joints<br />acromioclavicular joints<br />humeroscapular joints <br />sternoclavicular joints<br />vertebral articulations<br />temporomandibular joints<br />sacroiliac joints<br />hip joints<br />knee<br />ankle<br />articulations of foot and toes (phalanges)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></p>
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