The human body is made up from a total of 206 bones. These bones contribute to the skeleton, the internal framework of the body. The skeleton is divided into two different structures; the Axial skeleton and the Appendicular skeleton.
The Axial skeleton gives the human body posture; it’s made up from 80 bones, consisting of the Skull, Sternum, Vertebrae and the Ribs. (In red)
The Appendicular skeleton gives the body the ability to move, and it protects the major organs. It’s made up from a total of 126 bones, including the shoulder girdle (scapular and clavicle), pelvic girdle, upper and lower limbs. (In white)
There are different types of bones in the body- long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid.
Long bones- Cylindrical in shape, found in…show more content… Short bones include Carpals and calcaneus.
Flat bones- Strong, flat plates of bone, protection for internal organs. Flat bones include sternum, cranium and pelvis.
Sesamoid bones- The patella, it’s found in a tendon. It eases joint movement and resists friction and compression.
Irregular bones- They are complex individual shapes, it protects and acts as a muscle attachment. Irregular bones include Vertebrae and face. The vertebral column consists of 34 bones, and is divided into 5 sections:
• Cervical- Contains 7 bones, is found at the very top of your spine and it supports the head and neck. The atlas allows head to move up and down, then the axis allows the head to rotate.
• Thoracic- Ribs are attached to the thoracic vertebrae, giving vital organs a protective cage. It allows you to bend slightly in all directions. It consists of 12 different bones
The human body is made up from a total of 206 bones. These bones contribute to the skeleton, the internal framework of the body. The skeleton is divided into two different structures; the Axial skeleton and the Appendicular skeleton.
It brought about a general revival in classical thought that mirrored what was going on in political and social arenas of the time, leading to the French Revolution. The primary Neoclassicist belief was that art should express the ideal virtues in life and could improve the viewer by imparting a moralizing message.
The title of this example of art is Sarcophagus of the church of Santa Maria Antiqua. It does contain Christian symbolism that was unrecognizable by pagans. It was also possibly made to be the tomb of a rich Christian living in the third century. It was made in 275 CE and contains the representations of many Biblical and non-biblical people.
