Skeletal System Overview

The human skeletal system is composed of 206 individual bones.

The body's framework of bones which provides support and structure.

Individual bones making up the skeletal system.

The exact number of bones in the adult human skeleton.

The complete framework of bones in the human body.

The bones forming the central, longitudinal axis of the body.

22 bones of the skull plus 7 associated bones (ossicles, hyoid).

Ear bones, part of the skull.

Ribs and sternum.

24 ribs in the thoracic cage.

The central axis of the skeleton, made up of 26 bones, also called the spine.

Includes bones of limbs and the girdles connecting them to the trunk (chest and pelvis).

The bony structure that attaches the upper limbs to the trunk, composed of the clavicle and scapula.

The bony structure that attaches the lower limbs to the trunk, composed of the hip bones.

The arms and legs, which are part of the appendicular skeleton.

The bones in each leg, including the thigh, leg, and foot, totaling 31 bones.

The axial skeleton provides support for the head, spine, and chest, protecting vital organs.

The skull protects the brain, a vital organ.

The vertebral column protects the spinal cord, which carries nerve signals.

The rib cage protects organs in the chest and abdomen.

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

Two bones located in the lower leg, with the tibia being the larger and stronger.

Seven bones that make up the ankle and heel, forming a foundation for the foot.

Five long bones forming the instep of the foot, connecting the tarsal bones to the toes.

The bone that forms the lower jaw, allowing for chewing and speaking.

This part of the skeletal system includes the bones of the limbs (arms and legs) and the girdles that connect them to the trunk.

Each limb (arm or leg) contains a set of bones that work together to provide structure and movement.