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The Axial Skeleton

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The skeletal system, which is an essential part of the body movement system, is examined under two headings as the axial and appendicular skeleton. While the axial skeletal system consists of the skull and trunk, which form the vertical axis of the body, the appendicular skeletal system comprises the lower and upper extremities, as well as the pectoral and pelvic girdle to which these extremities are connected (Fig. 7.1).

In this section, the anatomical structures that make up the axial skeleton system, the relations of these structures with each other, the key points to be considered in the observation, the axial skeleton movements, and basic approaches will be explained.

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  1. Physiotherapy Program, Vocational School of Health Services, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey

    Kadriye Tombak

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    Defne Kaya Utlu

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Tombak, K. (2023). The Axial Skeleton. In: Kaya Utlu, D. (eds) Functional Exercise Anatomy and Physiology for Physiotherapists. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27184-7_7

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