Question:

Appendicular skeleton includes

Updated On: Jul 6, 2022
  • girdles and their limbs
  • vertebrae
  • skull and vertebral column
  • ribs and sternum
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The endoskeleton of mammals have two major divisions : (i) Axial skeleton, that lies along the longitudinal axis of the body. It supports and protects the organs of the head, neck and trunk. It includes skull, ribs, sternum and vertebral column, (ii) Appendicular skeleton, which is associated with the appendages. It consists of two girdles, the pectoral and pelvic girdles and the limb bones.
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Concepts Used:

Locomotion and Movement

Locomotion

The movement of a creature from one place to another is known as locomotion. During the process, there is the action of appendages such as wings, limbs, and flagella. In some animals, like fish, whales, and sharks, locomotion upshots from a wave-like series of muscle contractions. Locomotion helps an organism in finding their food, avoid harsh weather conditions, escape from their predators, etc.

Some examples of locomotion are walking, running, swimming, etc. Movement, on the other hand, refers to any type of motion that need not be localized.

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Movement 

Movement is generally described as a state of changing the position from rest to motion or vice-versa. Movement can be both voluntary movement and involuntary movement. Movement helps an organism perform essential functions, such as pumping blood to the different parts of the body, etc.

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