Understanding the Two Divisions of the Skeletal System: Axial & Appendicular

1. Axial skeleton

The axial skeleton consists of the bones that form the central axis of the body, including:

- The skull

- The vertebral column

- The sternum

- The ribcage

2. Appendicular skeleton

The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones that form the limbs and the bones that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton, including:

- The shoulder girdle

- The upper limbs (arms and hands)

- The pelvic girdle

- The lower limbs (legs and feet)