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====Physiology====
The human body has 206 '''bones'''. This coincides with the [[Catechism of Sacred Form]]'s 206 stanzas. The principle bone configurations are: the skull, the rib cage (or chest wall), and the spine. To these configurations are attached the limbs.{{Fn|22}} *'''Skull''': The skull is the [[cogitator]] of the human body. It is made up of 22 bones, 14 of which make up the face. {{Fn|22}}*'''Ribcage''': The Ribcage is made up of 24 ribs, containing vital organs that can be thought of as the processors of the body. The chest and its content are also known as the ''thorax''.{{Fn|22}}*'''Spine''': The spine or vertebral column consists of 26 irregularly shaped bones divided into 5 parts: the ''cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal.'' The spinal cord functions as an internal processing duct, as well as being the individual's pillar of balance and flexibility. The spinal column contains and regulates the balance of humours, as well as regulates chemical and electro-traffic within the whole body.{{Fn|22}} '''Joints''' are where two bones come together (apposition) to form articulation. This afford the human form the ability for movement and perambulation. The bones are held together by ligaments, and movement is aided by cartilage and a secreted lubricant (synovial fluid). Classification of joints are as follows:{{Fn|22}} *'''Fixed''': (''sutures'') allow no movement.{{Fn|22}}*'''Ball/socket''': (hip, shoulder) allow a great deal of motion and allows the limb to move in nearly every direction.{{Fn|22}}*'''Hinge''': (knee, elbow) permit movement in one plane, like a door.{{Fn|22}}*'''Pivot''': (vertebrae of the spine, head) allow one bone to rotate around another, stationary one.*'''Gliding''': (wrists) are when bones move a little by sliding over each other.{{Fn|22}} '''Muscles''' provide movement. Their appearance is like lean meat and their function is the same as a piston., and they make up 50% of body weight. The brain commands the muscles to move and the skeleton and joints follow their directional pulls. Regular exercise will increase muscle mass, thus increasing strength.{{Fn|22}}
===Human Civilisations===