Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

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Axial and Appendicular Skeleton

• SC.912.L.14.13
• SC.912.L.14.14

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Essential Question?

• What functions distinguish the axial and
  appendicular skeleton?
• What are the major bones of the axial and
  appendicular?

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Axial Skeleton

• Think axis.
• Protects the brain and organs of thoracic and
  abdominal cavities.
• Axial skeleton is in green.

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AppendicularSkeleton

• Think appendages.
• Shoulder girdle, pelvic girdle, and limbs.
• Permits movement
• Appendicular skeleton is purple.

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Common and Scientific Names

• http//hes.ucfsd.org/gclaypo/skelweb/hotpot/osteo0
  1.html
• http//hes.ucfsd.org/gclaypo/skelweb/hotpot/osteo0
  2.htm
• http//teachhealthk-12.uthscsa.edu/curriculum/bone
  s/bone02c-originbone.asp

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Advanced Practice

• http//msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/skeletons_
  skulls/default.html