A. OVERVIEW OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM AND ITS FUNCTIONS 1. Fill in the blanks: The skeletal system is composed of bones, and The skeleton is divided in two anatomical regions: the skeleton, forming the central supporting axis of the body, and the skeleton, (#) bones, whereas the axial skeleton has which is composed of limbs and girdles. The appendicular skeleton has (#). All- together, the typical adult skeleton has (#) bones.

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