Overview of the Skeletal System

The musculoskeletal system is an organ system that enables an organism to move, support itself, and maintain stability during locomotion.

The axial skeleton functions to support and protect the organs of the dorsal and ventral cavities and serves as a surface for the attachment of muscles and parts of the appendicular skeleton.

The appendicular skeleton includes the skeletal elements within the limbs, as well as supporting pectoral and pelvic girdles.