Human Skeletal System | ClipArt ETC

This human anatomy ClipArt gallery offers 825 illustrations of the human skeletal system, including images of both the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. The human axial skeleton includes 80 bones formed by the vertebral column (spine), the thoracic cage (e.g., ribs, sternum), and the skull. The axial skeleton is responsible for the upright position of the body. The human appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones formed by the pectoral girdles, the upper and lower limbs, and the pelvic girdle. These bones function in locomotion as well as protection of vital organs.

Hip Joint, with ligaments removed, except the one on the head of the femur.

Hip Joint

Hip Joint, with ligaments removed, except the one on the head of the femur.

Dissection of hip joint from the front.

Dissection of Hip Joint From Front

Dissection of hip joint from the front.

Right hip joint, from the mesal side. The bottom of the acetabulum had been chiseled away sufficiently to make the head of the femur visible.

Hip Joint from Mesal Side

Right hip joint, from the mesal side. The bottom of the acetabulum had been chiseled away sufficiently…

Section through the hip-joint. Labels: a and b, articular cartilages; c, capsular ligament.

Hip Joint Section

Section through the hip-joint. Labels: a and b, articular cartilages; c, capsular ligament.

Right hip joint, seen from before

Hip Joint Seen from Before

Right hip joint, seen from before

Right hip joint, from behind. The joint capsule, except for strengthening ligaments, has been removed.

Back View of Hip Joint

Right hip joint, from behind. The joint capsule, except for strengthening ligaments, has been removed.

Dissection of hip joint with bottom of acetabulum removed, and capsule of the joint thrown outwards towards the trochanters.

Dissection of Hip Joint

Dissection of hip joint with bottom of acetabulum removed, and capsule of the joint thrown outwards…

Right hip joint, from in front.

Front View of Hip Joint

Right hip joint, from in front.

Right hip joint. Posterior half, viewed from in front. The joint surfaces have been somewhat pulled apart.

Frontal Section of Hip Joint

Right hip joint. Posterior half, viewed from in front. The joint surfaces have been somewhat pulled…

A frontal section through the left hip joint of a boy. Front view.

Frontal Section Through Hip Joint

A frontal section through the left hip joint of a boy. Front view.

Frontal section through the right hip joint, viewed from in front.

Frontal Section Through Hip Joint

Frontal section through the right hip joint, viewed from in front.

The femur articulates with the hip bone by a ball-and-socket joint. The cup is deep, thus affording less play and greater strength.

The Mechanism of the Hip Joint

The femur articulates with the hip bone by a ball-and-socket joint. The cup is deep, thus affording…

Congenital dislocation of the hip.

Congenital Dislocation of the Hip

Congenital dislocation of the hip.

Obturator or thyroid dislocation of the hip.

Thyroid Dislocation of the Hip

Obturator or thyroid dislocation of the hip.

Human Skeleton

This illustration shows a side view of the human skeleton.

Human Skeleton

This illustration shows a front view of the human skeleton.

Human skeleton

A human skeleton.

Showing the brain cavity of a human.

Human skull

Showing the brain cavity of a human.

An anterior view of the left humerus.

Humerus

An anterior view of the left humerus.

Humerus

"The humerus, which moves freely by a globular head upon the scapula, forming the shoulder-joint." —…

The Humerus

The right humerus (leg bone), seen from the front.

The Humerus

The humerus cut open. Labels: a, marrow cavity; b, hard bone; c, spongy bone; d, cartilage.

Humerus

The humerus (bone of the arm).

Humerus

Anterior view of humerus (bone of the leg) of the right side. Labels: 1, shaft or diaphysis; 2, the…

The Humerus

The humerus bone.

The humerus.

Humerus

The humerus.

"Anterior View, Distal End, of Right Humerus of a Man. H, humerus; epc, epicondyle, or external supracondyloid protuberance; ept, epitrochlea, or internal supracondyloid protuberance; cp, capitellum, or convex articular suface for head of radius; tr, trochlea, or transversely concave articular surface for the ulna; epc and cp are together the ectocondyle, and ept and tr are together the entocondyle." -Whitney, 1911

Humerus

"Anterior View, Distal End, of Right Humerus of a Man. H, humerus; epc, epicondyle, or external supracondyloid…

The humerus bisected lengthwise. Labels: a, marrow-cavity; b, hard bone; c, spongy bone; d, articular cartilage.

Bisection of the Humerus

The humerus bisected lengthwise. Labels: a, marrow-cavity; b, hard bone; c, spongy bone; d, articular…

Humerus from Before

Right humerus from before.

Humerus from Behind

Right humerus from behind.

Fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus.

Fractured Humerus

Fracture of the surgical neck of the humerus.

Fracture of the humerus above the condyle.

Fractured Humerus

Fracture of the humerus above the condyle.

The Human Humerus

The human humerus bone, the longest and largest bone of the upper leg. Labels: a, rounded head; gt,…

Longitudinal Section of Humerus

Longitudinal section of humerus showing relation of compact and spongy bone.

Longitudinal section of head of left humerus.

Longitudinal Section of Head of Humerus

Longitudinal section of head of left humerus.

The lower extremity of the right humerus as seen from below.

Humerus, Lower End of

The lower extremity of the right humerus as seen from below.

Section of upper end of humerus, showing the external layer of compact bone surrounding the medullary cavity below and the spongy bone.

Section of Upper End of Humerus

Section of upper end of humerus, showing the external layer of compact bone surrounding the medullary…

Subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus.

Dislocation of the Humerus

Subcoracoid dislocation of the humerus.

Subspinous dislocation of the humerus.

Subspinous Dislocation of the Humerus

Subspinous dislocation of the humerus.

The hyoid bone. Labels: 1, body; 2, great cornua; 3, small cornua.

Hyoid Bone

The hyoid bone. Labels: 1, body; 2, great cornua; 3, small cornua.

The hyoid bone. Viewed from the left and in front.

Hyoid Bone

The hyoid bone. Viewed from the left and in front.

The hyoid bone as seen from in front.

Hyoid Bone

The hyoid bone as seen from in front.

The hyoid bone from in front

Front View of Hyoid Bone

The hyoid bone from in front

The hyoid, os hyoides, or tongue bone, is an isolated, U-shaped bone lying in front of the throat, just above the Adam's apple; it supports the tongue, and give attachment to some of its numerous muscles.

Human Hyoid Bone

The hyoid, os hyoides, or tongue bone, is an isolated, U-shaped bone lying in front of the throat, just…

The ilum bone of the pelvis (hip region).

The Ilium

The ilum bone of the pelvis (hip region).

The origins of the three glutaei upon the dorsum of the ilium (part of the hip bone). The gluteal lines are represented by the dotted lines.

The Ilium Bone and Origin of the Gluteal Muscles

The origins of the three glutaei upon the dorsum of the ilium (part of the hip bone). The gluteal lines…

An Inca skull.

Inca Skull

An Inca skull.

Interior turbinal bones (or conchae nasales inferiores), which are situated in the nasal fossae.

Inferior Turbinal Bones

Interior turbinal bones (or conchae nasales inferiores), which are situated in the nasal fossae.

Innominate bone at about fifteen years.

Innominate Bone

Innominate bone at about fifteen years.

Oblique sagittal section of right innominate bone passing through bottom of acetabulum; inner surface.

Sagittal Section of Innominate Bone

Oblique sagittal section of right innominate bone passing through bottom of acetabulum; inner surface.

The lower jaw at birth. A, As seen from above. B, As seen from outer side. C, As seen from inner side. Labels: a, mental foramen; b, inferior dental canal; c, lingula; d, sockets fro the dental sacs.

Jaw at Birth

The lower jaw at birth. A, As seen from above. B, As seen from outer side. C, As seen from inner side.…

Inferior surface of upper jaw at about birth.

Inferior Surface of Upper Jaw at Birth

Inferior surface of upper jaw at about birth.

Mesial surface of upper jaw at about birth.

Mesial Surface of Upper Jaw at Birth

Mesial surface of upper jaw at about birth.

Inner surface of lower jaw, showing various areas.

Areas of Lower Jaw

Inner surface of lower jaw, showing various areas.

A simple complete joint, one type of movable articulation. The synovial membrane is represented by dotted lines. They have a secreting membrane placed between their opposing surfaces, which keeps them well lubricated and capable of free movement one upon the other.

A Simple Complete Joint

A simple complete joint, one type of movable articulation. The synovial membrane is represented by dotted…

A joint between two bones (a and b). The ends of all bones are tipped with cartilage so that they may move easily upon each other. And besides this, the ends are lined with a very fine membrane, so arranged as to make a closed sac (c).

Joint

A joint between two bones (a and b). The ends of all bones are tipped with cartilage so that they may…

A toothed, or dentated suture. This is one type of immovable articulation. It is found in the union of the cranial bones of the skull, such as the suture between the frontal and parietal bones.

Human Joint, Dentated Suture

A toothed, or dentated suture. This is one type of immovable articulation. It is found in the union…

Shown is a a diagram of a diarthrodial joint. In the diarthrodial group the extensive cavity has produced great interruption in the continuity of the uniting structures which originally existed between the bones forming such a joint.

Diarthrodial Joint

Shown is a a diagram of a diarthrodial joint. In the diarthrodial group the extensive cavity has produced…

In the diarthrodial group the extensive cavity has produced great interruption in the continuity of the uniting structures which originally existed between the bones forming such a joint. Shown is a a diagram of a diarthrodial joint with an interarticular meniscus dividing the joint cavity into two compartments.

Diarthrodial Joint

In the diarthrodial group the extensive cavity has produced great interruption in the continuity of…

A mixed articulation (slightly movable). In this form, the bony surfaces are usually joined together by broad, flattened disks of fibro-cartilage, as in the articulations between the bodies of the vertebrae. Labels: a, b, disk of fibro-cartilage; c, articular cartilage; d, bone.

Human Joint, Mixed Articulation

A mixed articulation (slightly movable). In this form, the bony surfaces are usually joined together…