Question
Give a description of the appendicular skeleton in human.

Answer

Appendicular Skeleton: The bones of the limbs alongwith their girdles constitute the appendicular skeleton. Each limb is made of 30 bones. Bones of Limbs:
Fore Limb Hind Limb
Humerus Femur,
Radius Tibia,
Ulna Fibula,
Carpals (8) Tarsals (7)
Metacarpals (5) Metatarsals (5)
Phalanges (14) Phalanges (14)
  Patella

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