axial and appendicular Flashcards
1
Q
what is the appendicular skeleton?
A
the appendicular skeleton is the upper and lower limbs and bones of the skeletal structure. e.g, arms and legs
2
Q
what is the axial skeleton?
A
the axial skeleton is the bones that protect the vital internal organs. it also provides an attachment of other bones and muscles in the body and protects the nerves and blood vessels from the brain and spinal cord.