The Skull and Vertebral Column are Part of the ________

Question

The skull and vertebral column are part of the ________ skeleton.
A) axial
B) apical
C) appendicular
D) articulated
E) sagittal

Accepted Answer

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, which are all located along the body's central axis. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs (arms and legs) and the pectoral (shoulder) and pelvic girdles that attach the limbs to the axial skeleton. Apical, articulated, and sagittal do not apply to describing parts of the skeletal system.