Bones

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A typical human adult skeleton consists of 206 bones. Anatomical variations may be present in certain individuals resulting in slight fluctuations to this number. Below is a list of the major bones of the human skeleton: 

Bones of the Human Body

          Figure 1 – Anatomy of the Human Skeleton                                                       

Foot Bones

      Figure 2 – Bones of the Human Foot  

Metacarpal Fracture Anatomy

         Figure 3 – Bones of the Human Hand


Skeletal Anatomy

Click on the relevant link below for detailed information on the anatomy of the bones of the human skeleton:

Head & Neck

Shoulder Girdle

Upper Back & Chest

Upper Limb

Hand & Wrist

Lower Back

Pelvis

Lower Limb

Foot & Ankle


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