What are the 2 major segments of skeleton?
The axial skeleton consists of the bones that form the central axis of the body, including:
- The skull
- The vertebral column
- The sternum
- The ribcage
2. Appendicular skeleton
The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones that form the limbs and the bones that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton, including:
- The shoulder girdle
- The upper limbs (arms and hands)
- The pelvic girdle
- The lower limbs (legs and feet)