Section 1
Types of Skeletal Systems
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Functions of the Musculoskeletal System
The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.
Types of Skeletal Systems
The hydrostatic skeleton, exoskeleton, and endoskeleton support, protect, and provide movement to the bodies of different types of animals.
Human Axial Skeleton
The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the human body and consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.
Human Appendicular Skeleton
The appendicular skeleton supports the attachment and functions of the upper and lower limbs of the human body.