Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658233
Author: Lynn S. Lippert PT MS
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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To differentiate: The axial and appendicular skeleton.

Introduction: Bones are inflexible living tissue, which is function as structural support for the body, vital organs protection, storage for minerals like phosphate and calcium, and area of synthesis of blood cells.

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Difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton is listed below:

CriteriaAxial skeletonAppendicular skeleton
DefinitionIt is part of skeleton composed of bones of head, thorax, and trunk.Portion of skeleton composed of bones that supports the appendages.
CompositionIt is composed of a skull, rib cage, vertebral column bones, hyoid, ossicles of middle ear, and sternum.It composed of a pelvic girdle, pectoral girdle, arms, hands, forearms, legs, ankles, and feet.
Number of bonesIt is made up of 80 bones.It is made up of 126 bones.
Condition of bonesIt is fused.It is not fused.
Function.Stability, posture, and balance.Locomotion, usage of tools, and gathering food and other objects.

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