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.

 

[jarwish]

The appendicular skeleton includes limbs and their attachments. Its main parts are upper limbs (arms, hands), lower limbs (legs, feet), pectoral girdle (shoulders), and pelvic girdle (hips).

 

[ShirleenOg]

The appendicular skeleton includes all bones that support movement and limbs. It consists of the upper limbs (arms, forearms, hands), lower limbs (legs, feet), and the girdles that attach them: the pectoral (shoulder) girdle and pelvic girdle. It enables motion, balance, and interaction with the environment.

 

[duke]

Hey! The appendicular skeleton is basically all the bones that help you move your body, like your arms, legs, shoulders, and hips. It includes the pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and all the limb bones, and its main job is movement and support.