"The human skeleton is composed of around 270 bones at birth."
The study of bones, their anatomy, function, and organization within the body.
Bones: The types, structure, and function of bones in the human body.
Joints: The different types of joints in the body, including their structure and function.
Cartilage: The role of cartilage in the skeletal system, its composition, and its function.
Ligaments and tendons: The difference between ligaments and tendons, their structure, and their function.
Muscles: Their attachment points, their relationship with bones, and their role in the skeletal system.
Skull: The different bones that make up the skull, their functions, and their interconnections.
Spine: The structure and function of the spine, including its different regions and vertebral anatomy.
Ribs: The structure and function of the ribs, including their attachment points and ribcage formation.
Upper limbs: The bones, joints, and musculature of the upper limbs, including the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand.
Lower limbs: The bones, joints, and musculature of the lower limbs, including the hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
Axial skeleton: Provides support for the body’s organs and tissues, including the skull, vertebral column, and ribcage.
Appendicular skeleton: Supports limbs and helps to move the body, including the upper and lower limbs, girdles, and pelvis.
Skeletal system development: Describing how the skeletal system develops throughout life, from embryonic development to aging.
Skeletal system disorders: Providing an overview of common skeletal system disorders, such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and bone cancer.
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"The total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together."
"The bone mass in the skeleton makes up about 14% of the total body weight."
"The bone mass reaches maximum mass between the ages of 25 and 30."
"The human skeleton can be divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton."
"The axial skeleton is formed by the vertebral column, the rib cage, the skull, and other associated bones."
"The appendicular skeleton is formed by the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle, and the bones of the upper and lower limbs."
"The human skeleton performs six major functions: support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals, and endocrine regulation."
"The human skeleton is not as sexually dimorphic as that of many other primate species."
"In general, female skeletal elements tend to be smaller and less robust than corresponding male elements within a given population."
"The human female pelvis is also different from that of males in order to facilitate childbirth."
"The human skeleton provides support for the body."
"The human skeleton facilitates movement."
"The human skeleton serves as a protective framework for organs and vital structures."
"The human skeleton is involved in the production of blood cells."
"The human skeleton stores minerals."
"The human skeleton is involved in endocrine regulation."
"Unlike most primates, human males do not have penile bones."
"Female skeletal elements tend to be smaller and less robust than corresponding male elements within a given population."
"The human female pelvis is also different from that of males in order to facilitate childbirth."