Skeletal System

Artwork of the skeletal system which balances the need for detail, with the need for a clear and concise overview.

Improve understanding and knowledge of the skeletal system including the bones, joints – wrist, hand, ankle, feet – and connective tissues in the human body. This artwork illustrates the skeletal structure and boosts awareness of basic function and importance of the skeletal system for overall health and well-being. This awareness is crucial for maintaining proper posture, preventing injuries, and understanding the effects of aging and certain diseases on bone health.

The human skeleton is the internal framework of the human body. It is composed of around 270 bones at birth – this total decreases to around 206 bones by adulthood after some bones get fused together. The bone mass in the skeleton makes up about 14% of the total body weight (ca. 10–11 kg for an average person) and reaches maximum mass between the ages of 25 and 30. The human skeleton can be divided into the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton is formed by the vertebral column, the rib cage, the skull and other associated bones. The appendicular skeleton, which is attached to the axial skeleton, is formed by the shoulder girdle, the pelvic girdle and the bones of the upper and lower limbs.

The human skeleton performs six major functions: support, movement, protection, production of blood cells, storage of minerals, and endocrine regulation.

View this anatomy chart here on YouTube or here.

Available as poster prints, canvas prints, rollup banner, wallpaper and print-it-yourself PDF files. Browse the image gallery and zoom in to view details of the various options for this artwork, incl. types and sizes, optional logo and/or QR Code placement and the ten language versions!

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