What is the appendicular skeleton and what are its main parts?

[Devin]

I’m learning about the human skeleton and want to understand what the appendicular skeleton includes. Can someone list its main components and functions?

 

[Salvatore_Damon]

The appendicular skeleton is the part of your skeleton that includes all the limbs and the bones that attach them to the main body. Its main parts are the shoulder girdle (clavicle and scapula), arms and hands, pelvic girdle (hips), and legs and feet. Basically, it’s everything that helps with movement and getting around.