Skeleton of upper limb (overview)

The skeleton of the upper limb is composed of 32 bones. Overall, the upper extremity can be further subdivided into two main parts - the shoulder girdle and the free upper limb.

The shoulder girdle, also called the pectoral girdle, is composed of two paired bones - clavicle and scapula.

The free upper limb can be further subdivided into three smaller portions - upper arm, lower arm, and hand.