The shock absorbing pelvis
Chapter 1

The living architecture of bone

Chapter 2

The axial skeleton protecting the core

Chapter 3

The appendicular skeleton designed for movement

Chapter 4

The lifetime journey of bones

Chapter 5

What bones leave behind

YOUR GOAL

Master of The human skeletal system

Ch 3 · The appendicular skeleton designed for movement
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artiteacher The shock absorbing pelvis

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artiteacher The Appendicular Skeleton

Shake those bones, shake those bones, a hundred twenty-six let us dance!

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artiteacher The incredible complexity of hands and feet

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The shock absorbing pelvis

artiteacher Your pelvis is a sturdy bony basin that anchors your legs and balances your weight.

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The tiny trio of the ear

artiteacher The smallest bones in the human body vibrate to amplify the sounds you hear.

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Bendy Bone Buddy
BETA

artiteacher Drag and connect each bendy bone to learn how your skeleton holds you up.

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Fun Fact

Ear bone size: The stapes bone inside your middle ear is smaller than a single grain of rice, yet it is essential for your hearing.

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Glossary
appendicular skeleton (noun)
The portion of the vertebrate skeleton that comprises the limbs and their supporting girdles. In humans, this 126-bone division includes the clavicle, scapula, and all limb bones.

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Gossip

Which bone injury sounds the most painful?

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Quiz

What bowl-shaped skeletal structure anchors the human legs and transfers upper body weight?

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artiteacher The tiny trio of the ear

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Quiz

How many bones are located in a single human hand, including the wrist bones?

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artiteacher The longest lever of the thigh

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Quiz

Which two bones make up the lower arm of the human skeleton?

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Quiz

Which three bones fuse together to form the adult human pelvis?

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Quiz

Which bone in the human body is the longest and strongest, resisting up to 1,800 kilograms of force?

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Quiz

What is the common name for the patella, which protects the front of the knee joint?

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Quiz

How many bones are found in a single human foot, providing balance and support?

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Quiz

What is the smallest bone in the human body, measuring only about 3 millimeters?

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