Asked by Monica Liliana on Jun 30, 2024
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The appendicular skeleton consists of the
A) skull and appendages.
B) rib cage and the pelvis.
C) limbs and their girdles.
D) rib cage and limb girdles.
E) vertebral column.
Appendicular Skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the limbs and the supporting bone girdles (pectoral and pelvic) that connect them to the central body, or axial, skeleton.
Limbs
Extremities of the body used for movement and interaction with the environment, such as arms and legs in humans.
Girdles
Structures that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton, including the pelvic girdle and shoulder girdle.
- Identify the components of the skeleton that form distinct parts of the human body, such as the cranium, facial skeletal structures, and the axial and appendicular skeletons.
Verified Answer
BB
Blaire BiggerstaffJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs (arms and legs) and their girdles (pectoral and pelvic girdles) that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the components of the skeleton that form distinct parts of the human body, such as the cranium, facial skeletal structures, and the axial and appendicular skeletons.