Question

Differentiate axial and appendicular skeleton.

Answer 1

1. Axial skeleton:
   The axial skeleton consists of the bones along the axis, or central line of the human body, and consists of the skull, facial bones, sternum, ribs, and vertebral column.
2. Appendicular skeleton:
   The appendicular skeleton contains the bones in the appendages of the body, as well as the structures that connect the appendages to the axial skeleton. It comprises the shoulder girdle; the arm, wrist, and hand bones; the pelvic girdle; and the leg, ankle, and foot bones.