What are the two groups into which the bones of the skeleton are categorized? Name the bones found in each one of these groups.
The bones of the skeleton are categorized into two groups: the axial and the appendicular skeletons. The bones of the axial skeleton include the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The bones of the appendicular skeleton include the humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges of each arm and hand; the femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, and metatarsals, and phalanges of each leg and foot; the clavicles and scapulae of the pectoral girdle; and the pelvic girdle.
