<P> It is important to realize that through anatomical variation it is common for the skeleton to have many accessory bones (sutural bones in the skull, cervical ribs, lumbar ribs and even extra lumbar vertebrae). </P> <P> The appendicular skeleton of 126 bones and the axial skeleton of 80 bones together form the complete skeleton of 206 bones in the human body . Unlike the axial skeleton, the appendicular skeleton is unfused . This allows for a much greater range of motion . </P> <Ul> <Li> <P> Appendicular skeleton (shown in red). </P> </Li> <Li> <P> Illustration depicting anterior and posterior view of appendicular skeleton </P> </Li> </Ul> <Li> <P> Appendicular skeleton (shown in red). </P> </Li>

What are the three major parts of the appendicular skeleton