A joint is a place or region where where two more more bones meet or articulate. Movement is made possible with the aid of joints and muscles. Joints are always held together by strong ligaments which prevent dislocation during movement. Ligaments join bones together.
Appendicular skeleton, together with axial skeleton, makes up the skeletal system.
The Appendicular skeleton is a skeletal system, which consists of the girdles and the bones of the limbs. The girdles consist of:
- pectoral girdles and
- pelvic girdles
while the limbs consists of:
- fore limbs and
- hind limbs
The skeletal system in mammals are grouped into two parts: Axial skeleton and Appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton is a skeletal system, which consists of the skull, vertebral column, the ribs and sternum.
THE SKULL
Skeleton can be defined as the bony framework of the body, which provides support, shape and protection to the tissues and organs in animals. It enables movement in animals. Without skeleton, movement or other life processes may not be possible in animals.
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