1. Human Osteology (T.Y.B.Sc.)
Dr. Rahul B. Patil
Department of Zoology
Veer Wajekar ASC College, Phunde

2. Overview of Skeleton

3. Skull Bones

6. (i) Cervical Vertebrae:
7 in number present in the neck, first cervical vertebra is called atlas, second cervical vertebra is known as axis. The atlas supports the head and is named for the mythological Atlas who supported the world on his shoulders. The atlas lacks body (centrum) and a spinous process. The axis has a peg like process called the odontoid process.

7. (ii) Thoracic Vertebrae:
12 in number present in the chest. They are larger and stronger than cervical vertebrae. They articulate with ribs.
(iii) Lumbar Vertebrae:
5 in number present in the abdomen. They are largest and strongest in the vertebral column. Their processes are short and thick. The spinous pro­cesses are thick and broad and project posteriorly.

8. (iv) Sacrum:
The five sacral vertebrae are fused in the adult, forming one structure called the sacrum, which lies between the innominate bones of the pelvic girdle. The female sacrum is shorter, wider than the male sacrum.
(v) Coccyx:
The four coccygeal vertebrae are fused to form a curved triangular bone, called the coccyx. In female, the coccyx points inferiorly but in male it points anteriorly. It is considered as a vestigial tail

12. Pectoral Girdle

15. Pelvic Girdle

16. Bones of Forelimb

17. Humerus

18. Radius and Ulna

19. Bones of wrist (Carpals)

20. Metacarpals

21. Bones of Hind limb

22. Femur

23. Tibia and Fibula

24. Tarsals

25. Metatarsals

26. Phalanges of Foot