The portion of the skeleton that includes bones of the limbs, shoulder and hips is classified as the ____.
A)axial skeleton
B)cranial skeleton
C)girdle skeleton
D)appendicular skeleton
E)vertical skeleton

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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs (arms, legs), shoulder girdle, and pelvic girdle. The axial skeleton includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. The cranial skeleton and vertical skeleton are not recognized classifications.

The Portion of the Skeleton That Includes Bones of the Limbs