Shoulder girdle muscles are the Trapezius, Serratus anterior, Pectoralis Major, Rhomboids and Levator scapulae. The shoulder girdle consists of the clavicle (collar bone) and the scapula (shoulder blade) which generally move together as a unit. Only the clavicle connects directly to the rest of the skeleton at the sternum bone. It is really only the
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There are 5 types of bones in the human body. These are long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones. Here we outline different types of bones in the human body. Long Bones Long bones are some of the longest bones in the body, such as the Femur, Humerus, and Tibia but are
A joint is a point where two or more bones meet. The three main types of joints are fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial. Fibrous Joints Fibrous or ‘synarthrodial’ joints are fixed or immoveable joints. Ligaments hold the bones together. They have no or virtually no movement, for example, teeth in their bony sockets, the radioulnar joint
The bone structure consists of a number of layers. These include the periosteum, compact bone, spongy bone, and an inner core of bone marrow. Here we explain the anatomy of the bone and the function of each part. It is important for bones to be strong to support our body weight. In some cases, their
The human skeleton comprises 206 bones. The functions of the skeleton are to provide support, give our bodies shape, provide protection, and movement, and produce red blood cells. Bones of the human skeleton The main bones of the human skeleton are: The Skull The skull is made up of the Cranium, Mandible, and Maxilla Shoulder
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