All of the following are true regarding changes in the appendicular skeleton throughout life except
A) the upper-lower body ratio changes
B) the lower limbs grow faster than the upper limbs
C) the female pelvis broadens around the time of puberty
D) the skeleton gains bone mass with time after middle age

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The statement "the skeleton gains bone mass with time after middle age" is false. In fact, bone mass generally decreases with age, leading to an increased risk of fractures and osteoporosis.

All of the Following Are True Regarding Changes in the Appendicular