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The Pectoral Girdle. INTRODUCTION TO THE SKELETAL SYSTEM. Histology of Bone Tissue Bone Function and Structure Bone Growth & Development Joints The Axial Skeleton The Pectoral Girdle The Upper Limbs The Pelvic Girdle The Lower Limbs. oVERVIEW. 22 bones in skull 6 in middle ears
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The Pectoral Girdle INTRODUCTION TO THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Histology of Bone Tissue Bone Function and Structure Bone Growth & Development Joints The Axial Skeleton The Pectoral Girdle The Upper Limbs The Pelvic Girdle The Lower Limbs oVERVIEW
22 bones in skull 6 in middle ears 1 hyoid bone 26 in vertebral column 25 in thoracic cage 4 in pectoral girdle 60 in upper limbs 60 in lower limbs 2 in pelvic girdle 206 bones in all Some Numbers…
Structures: • Clavicles and scapulae • 2 pairs of bones • 4 total The Pectoral Girdle
Functions: • Help brace shoulders • Attachment sites for muscles The Pectoral Girdle
Histology of Bone Tissue Bone Function and Structure Bone Growth & Development Joints The Axial Skeleton The Pectoral Girdle The Upper Limbs The Pelvic Girdle The Lower Limbs Summary