rganautaSkeleton in 3D
206 bones in adults, joined by joints. They support the body, protect organs like the brain and the heart, act as levers for the muscles, store calcium…
Explained for every age
For kids (7–11)
The skeleton is the frame that keeps you standing. An adult has 206 bones, and inside they make blood.
For teens (12–16)
206 bones in adults, joined by joints. They support the body, protect organs like the brain and the heart, act as levers for the muscles, store calcium and produce blood cells in the bone marrow.
Pre-Med (17+)
206 bones (axial skeleton 80, appendicular 126) of mineralized connective tissue with osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts in continuous remodeling. Compact bone (osteons) and spongy bone (trabeculae with hematopoietic marrow). Fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial joints.
What you can explore
Transverse metatarsal ligamentsLateral malleolusAcetabular labrumAcromioclavicular ligamentAnnular ligament of radiusAnterior longitudinal ligamentAnterior sternoclavicular ligamentAnterior talocalcaneal ligamentAnterior talofibular ligamentAnterior tibiofibular ligamentArcuate popliteal ligamentArticular disc of sternoclavicular jointArticular disc of temporomandibular jointCalcaneocuboid ligamentCalcaneofibular ligamentCollateral interphalangeal ligaments of hand
Missions
- From head to toe Explorer
- Guardian bones Explorer
- Find your bones Explorer
- The body’s axis Discoverer
- Fracture map Pre-Med
- The spine from top to bottom Discoverer
- Time trial: skeleton Pre-Med