The appendicular skeleton includes
A)the thoracic cage, the upper and lower limbs, the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.
B)the thoracic cage, the upper limbs, and the lower limbs
C)the upper and lower limbs, the pectoral girdle, and the pelvic girdle.
D)the upper and lower limbs only.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs (arm, forearm, hand, thigh, leg, and foot), and the pectoral girdle (scapula and clavicle) and the pelvic girdle (hip bones). The thoracic cage is part of the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

The Appendicular Skeleton Includes