skeleton system Flashcards
total no. of bones in humans(adult)
206
total axial bones
80
total appendicular bones
126
total skull bones
29
total facial bones
14
no.of cranial bones
8
total no of ribs
24
total verterea
26
total no of carpals in each forelimb
8
total no of metacarpals in each forelimb
5
total no of phalanges in each forelimb
14
total no of phalanges in each hindlimb
14
total no of metatarsals in each hindlimb
5
total no of tarsals in each hindlimb
7
total bones in each limb
30
ball and socket joint present at
between humerus and pectorial gerdle
hinge joint present at
knee joint
pivot joint present at
between atlas and axis
gliding joint is present at
between carpals
saddle joints are present at
between carpals and metacarpals of thumb