Appendicular

Appendicular (ə-pen-dik-yə-lər)

The term "Appendicular" refers to the part of the body that is attached to the axial skeleton, which includes the limbs and the pectoral and pelvic girdles. The appendicular skeleton is responsible for locomotion and manipulation of the environment.

Etymology

The term "Appendicular" is derived from the Latin word "appendicula", which means "small appendage". It was first used in the medical context in the late 17th century.

Related Terms

• Axial skeleton: The central core of the human body, it includes the skull, spine, and rib cage.
• Pectoral girdle: The set of bones which connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton on each side.
• Pelvic girdle: The set of bones which connects the lower limb to the axial skeleton.
• Locomotion: The act or ability to move from place to place.
• Manipulation: The action of manipulating something in a skillful manner, in this context, it refers to the ability to interact with the environment using the limbs.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Appendicular
• Wikipedia's article - Appendicular

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