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How to Label the Four Parts of the Human Skeleton: Axial & Appendicular Breakdown

Learn exactly how to label the four major parts of the human skeleton (Skull, Vertebral Column/Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle/Upper Limbs, Pelvic Girdle/Lower Limbs). Includes detailed bone lists, functions, practical labeling steps, common mistakes, and why this grouping matters for anatomy & health.