The Pectoral Girdle, Upper Limb Bones, Pelvic Girdle, and Lower

Question

The pectoral girdle, upper limb bones, pelvic girdle, and lower limb bones make up the ________.
A) axial skeleton
B) appendicular skeleton
C) pelvis
D) thoracic cage
E) vertebral column

Accepted Answer

The pectoral girdle (shoulder), upper limb bones (arms), pelvic girdle (hips), and lower limb bones (legs) are all part of the appendicular skeleton, which is responsible for movement and locomotion. The axial skeleton, on the other hand, consists of the skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage and is responsible for protecting the body's vital organs. Pelvis and thoracic cage are specific structures within the axial skeleton.