The Skull, Vertebral Column, and Thoracic Cage Form the ________

Question

The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage form the ________ skeleton.
A) appendicular
B) central
C) axial
D) main

Accepted Answer

The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage form the axial skeleton. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and their girdles, while the central and main skeleton are not recognized anatomical categories.