The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1

What bones and how many bones are in the appendicular skeleton?

Answer 1

The appendicular skeleton has 126 bones including those of the upper and lower limbs, and the bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles. The upper limbs has 2 humerus, 2 ulna, 2 radius, 16 carpals, 10 metacarpals, 28 phalanges. The lower limbs has 2 femur, 2 patella, 2 fibula, 2 tibia, 14 tarsals, 10 metatarsals, 28 phalanges. The pectoral girdle has 2 clavicle and 2 scapula. The pelvic girdle has 2 hip/pelvic/coxal bones.