Discuss the different types of skeletal systems
A skeletal system is necessary to support the body, protect internal organs, and allow for the movement of an organism. There are three different skeleton designs that fulfill these functions: hydrostatic skeleton, exoskeleton, and endoskeleton.
What You’ll Learn to Do
- Identify the three common skeleton designs
- Identify the components of the human axial skeleton
- Identify the components of the human appendicular skeleton
Learning Activities
The learning activities for this section include the following:
- Types of Skeletons
- Human Axial Skeleton
- Human Appendicular Skeleton
- Self Check: Skeletal Systems
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