Which bones, or set of bones, support the body's weight?
A) The bones of the lower limbs
B) The pelvis
C) The bones of the upper limbs
D) The bones of the lower limbs and of the pelvis
E) The bones of the lower limbs, the pelvis, and the upper limbs

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The bones of the lower limbs and the pelvis support the body's weight. The lower limbs bear the weight when standing, walking, or running, and the pelvis helps distribute this weight to the lower limbs. The upper limbs are not primarily involved in supporting the body's weight.

Which Bones, or Set of Bones, Support the Body's Weight