Asked by Calissa Lubben on Sep 24, 2024
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How many bones in the adult human body make up the appendicular skeleton?
A) 22
B) 45
C) 80
D) 126
Appendicular Skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic) that connect them to the axial skeleton.
Bones
The hard, dense connective tissue forming the skeleton of most vertebrates, serving as a framework for the body and protecting vital organs.
- Differentiate between the structures of the axial and appendicular skeletons.
Verified Answer
CD
Chevalier DeShay4 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The appendicular skeleton in an adult human body consists of 126 bones, which include the bones of the limbs (arms and legs), the pectoral girdle (shoulder blades and clavicles), and the pelvic girdle (hip bones).
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the structures of the axial and appendicular skeletons.