Which of the following is part of the axial skeleton?
A) clavicle
B) patella
C) carpal bones
D) ribs
E) coxal bones

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The ribs are part of the axial skeleton, which consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage (which includes the ribs). The clavicle, patella, and carpal bones are all part of the appendicular skeleton. The coxal bones are also part of the appendicular skeleton, although they do connect to the sacrum of the axial skeleton.

Which of the Following Is Part of the Axial Skeleton