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Home » Cancer Registration & Surveillance Modules » Anatomy & Physiology » Skeletal System » Divisions of the Skeleton » Appendicular Skeleton (126 bones) Appendicular Skeleton: Meaning, Diagram, Functions Appendicular Skeleton: A human body is made up of approximately 206 to 213 different bones. These bones are part of the skeleton that helps us in every movement and the organs in our body. The skeleton or the bone structure is of two categories: Axial skeleton and Appendicular skeleton. The appendicular skeleton is the portion of the bony skeleton that includes and supports the limbs (the appendages). It includes the pectoral girdle and the bony pelvis, connected to the axial skeleton centrally and is composed of 126 bones in total. The appendicular skeleton is the part of the vertebrate skeleton that supports the limbs or fins. It consists of 126 bones in humans and has six major regions: shoulder girdle, arms, hands, pelvis, thighs and feet.