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axial skeleton - what is it?

the bones that lie around the bodys center of gravity.

appendicular skeleton- what is it?

the bones of the limbs and appendages.

Bones in the axial skeleton

cramium, spine, ribs,sternum, sacrum

bone in appendicular skeleton

pelvis, all leg bones, all arm bones, scapula, clavicle.

Hyaline cartilage

hyaline cartilage

FUNCTION: supports and reinforces, resists against compressive stress.


LOCATION: covers ends of long bones in joint cavities, costal cart. of ribs, nse, trachea, and layrnx.

elastic cartilage

elastic cartilage

FUNCTION: maintains shape of structure


LOCATION: supports external ear and epiglottis.

fibrocartilage

fibrocartilage

heavy strength with ability to absorb shock.




intervertebral discs, pubic symphysis, discs of knee joint.

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