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.

The malar bones (ossa zygomatica). Also known as the cheek bones.

The Malar Bones

The malar bones (ossa zygomatica). Also known as the cheek bones.

Sagittal section in the median line of the male pelvis.

Male Pelvis

Sagittal section in the median line of the male pelvis.

A bony structure located at the bottom of the spine. The human sacrum forms the back part of the pelvis, is roughly triangular in shape, consists of five united vertebrae, and from its solidity it is well adapted to serve as the keystone of the pelvic arch.

Pelvic Bone, Male

A bony structure located at the bottom of the spine. The human sacrum forms the back part of the pelvis,…

The mandible is the largest and strongest bone of the face. It serves for the reception of the lower teeth. It consists of a curved, horizontal portion, the body, and two perpendicular portions, the rami, which join the back party of the body nearly at right angles.

Mandible

The mandible is the largest and strongest bone of the face. It serves for the reception of the lower…

The right half of the mandible.

Mandible

The right half of the mandible.

The mandible (lower jaw bone).

The Mandible

The mandible (lower jaw bone).

The largest bones of the face, excepting the mandible, and form, by their union, the whole of the upper jaw.

Maxilla

The largest bones of the face, excepting the mandible, and form, by their union, the whole of the upper…

The largest bones of the face, excepting the mandible, and form, by their union, the whole of the upper jaw.

Maxilla

The largest bones of the face, excepting the mandible, and form, by their union, the whole of the upper…

Internal surface of left maxilla and palate.

Maxilla and Palate

Internal surface of left maxilla and palate.

The maxilla (upper jaw bone).

The Maxilla

The maxilla (upper jaw bone).

Development of maxillae shown at birth.

Development of Maxillae

Development of maxillae shown at birth.

Superior maxillary bone and the bony sinuses of the head.

Superior Maxillary Bone and Sinuses

Superior maxillary bone and the bony sinuses of the head.

The first metacarpal of the left hand.

Metacarpal

The first metacarpal of the left hand.

The second metacarpal of the left hand.

Metacarpal

The second metacarpal of the left hand.

The third metacarpal of the left hand.

Metacarpal

The third metacarpal of the left hand.

The fourth metacarpal of the left hand.

Metacarpal

The fourth metacarpal of the left hand.

The fifth metacarpal of the left hand.

Metacarpal

The fifth metacarpal of the left hand.

The metacarpal and phalangeal bones of the fingers, with their tendons and ligaments. Labels: 1, metacarpal bone, 2. tendon of the superficial flexor. 3, Tendon of the deep flexor passing through a perforation (*) of the superficial flexor.

Metacarpal and Phalangeal Bones of the Fingers

The metacarpal and phalangeal bones of the fingers, with their tendons and ligaments. Labels: 1, metacarpal…

Fifth metacarpal bone.

Fifth Metacarpal Bone

Fifth metacarpal bone.

First right metacarpal bone.

First Metacarpal Bone

First right metacarpal bone.

Fourth metacarpal bone.

Fourth Metacarpal Bone

Fourth metacarpal bone.

Second metacarpal bone.

Second Metacarpal Bone

Second metacarpal bone.

Third metacarpal bone.

Third Metacarpal Bone

Third metacarpal bone.

The first metatarsal of the left foot.

Metatarsal

The first metatarsal of the left foot.

The second metatarsal of the left foot.

Metatarsal

The second metatarsal of the left foot.

The third metatarsal of the left foot.

Metatarsal

The third metatarsal of the left foot.

The fourth metatarsal of the left foot.

Metatarsal

The fourth metatarsal of the left foot.

The fifth metatarsal of the left foot.

Metatarsal

The fifth metatarsal of the left foot.

The first metatarsal bones of the right foot (plantar aspect).

First Metatarsal Bone

The first metatarsal bones of the right foot (plantar aspect).

View of the bases and shafts of the second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones of the right foot.

Metatarsal Bones

View of the bases and shafts of the second, third, and fourth metatarsal bones of the right foot.

Right fifth metatarsal. A, distal aspect; B, dorsal aspect; C, plantar aspect.

Fifth Metatarsal

Right fifth metatarsal. A, distal aspect; B, dorsal aspect; C, plantar aspect.

Fifth right metatarsal bone (dorsal aspect).

Fifth Metatarsal

Fifth right metatarsal bone (dorsal aspect).

Right first metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, plantar aspect; C, dorsal aspect.

First Metatarsal

Right first metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, plantar aspect; C, dorsal aspect.

Right fourth metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Fourth Metatarsal

Right fourth metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Right second metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Second Metatarsal

Right second metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Right third metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Third Metatarsal

Right third metatarsal. A, proximal aspect; B, outer aspect; C, inner aspect.

Transverse section through head of first metatarsal bone.

Transverse Section Through Metatarsal

Transverse section through head of first metatarsal bone.

Nasal bone viewed from before.

Nasal Bone

Nasal bone viewed from before.

The outer side (A) and inner side (B) of the right nasal bone.

Nasal Bone

The outer side (A) and inner side (B) of the right nasal bone.

Inner surface of left nasal bone.

Inner Surface of Nasal Bone

Inner surface of left nasal bone.

Outer surface of right nasal bone.

Outer Surface of Nasal Bone

Outer surface of right nasal bone.

The nasal bones (ossa nasalia).

Nasal Bones

The nasal bones (ossa nasalia).

The nasal fossae (bones), which together form the cavity of the nose and are separated from either other by the nasal septum.

The Nasal Bones

The nasal fossae (bones), which together form the cavity of the nose and are separated from either other…

The inner wall of the nasal fossae, or septum of the nose.

Nasal Fossae

The inner wall of the nasal fossae, or septum of the nose.

Nasal septum as seem from the left side.

Nasal Septum

Nasal septum as seem from the left side.

The right navicular bone as seen from behind.

Navicular Bone Viewed from Behind

The right navicular bone as seen from behind.

The right navicular bone viewed from the front.

Navicular Bone Viewed from the Front

The right navicular bone viewed from the front.

Inferior turbinated bone, convex surface. The inferior turbinated bones are situated on the outer wall of each side of the nostril. Teach consists of a layer of thin, spongy bone, curled upon itself like a scroll.

Human Nostril Bone

Inferior turbinated bone, convex surface. The inferior turbinated bones are situated on the outer wall…

The occipital bone, viewed from above.

Occipital Bone

The occipital bone, viewed from above.

The inner surface of the occipital bone.

Occipital Bone

The inner surface of the occipital bone.

Occipital bone and first three cervical vertebrae with ligaments, from in front.

Occipital Bone and Cervical Vertebrae

Occipital bone and first three cervical vertebrae with ligaments, from in front.

The occipital bone at birth.

Occipital Bone at Birth

The occipital bone at birth.

Occipital bone at birth.

Occipital Bone at Birth

Occipital bone at birth.

Occipital bone of the human skull, inner surface. It is situated at the back and base of the skull. Labels: 9,9, and 10,10, depression for reception of lobes of brain; 11, foramen magnum.

Occipital Bone of the Human Skull

Occipital bone of the human skull, inner surface. It is situated at the back and base of the skull.…

Development of occipital bone. From seven centers.

Development of Occipital Bone

Development of occipital bone. From seven centers.

The inner surface of the right occipital bone.

Inner Surface of the Occipital Bone

The inner surface of the right occipital bone.

Occipital bone, internal surface, from before.

Internal Surface of the Occipital Bone

Occipital bone, internal surface, from before.

Dissection from behind the ligaments connecting the occipital bone, the atlas, and the axis with each other.

Ligaments of the Occipital Bone

Dissection from behind the ligaments connecting the occipital bone, the atlas, and the axis with each…

The occipito-atlantal articulation, which is a double condyloid formed by the condyles of the occipital bone with the superior articular surfaces of the atlas, and has 6 ligaments.

Occipito-atlantal Articulation

The occipito-atlantal articulation, which is a double condyloid formed by the condyles of the occipital…

The articulation between the odontoid process and the atlas.

Odontoid Process

The articulation between the odontoid process and the atlas.