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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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And the pelvic
and a posterior midline fusion of
2. The pectoral girdle is made of two
and two
girdle is made of two
bones called the

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The skeletal system of the body is the bony organ system of the body that comprises of all the bones that are responsible for maintaining the posture, balance and protection of the body.

The skeletal system can be broadly divided into two sections, the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is the bones that are present in the axis of the body while the appendicular skeleton comprises of the appendages.

The shoulder girdle or the pectoral girdle is a set of 4 bones which connects to the arm on each side. The pelvic girdle consists of two bones. The pelvic girdle connects the legs on each side.