Question

Define appendicular skeleton. what are the various components of the appendicular Skeleton?

Answer 1

Appendicular skeleton:

The appendicular skeleton is so named because the bones of the appendicular skeleton are attached to the axial skeleton.

Various components of the appendicular Skeleton are:

1. It consists of bones of free appendages-upper and lower limbs, pectoral girdle, and pelvic girdle.
2. It consists of 126 bones.