Describe the axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton

A) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull. The appendicular skeleton consists of the remaining bones of the skeleton.
B) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull and vertebral column. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the thorax, limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
C) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and thorax. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs, pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle.
D) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, thorax, and pectoral girdle. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs, and pelvic girdle.
E) The axial skeleton consists of the bones of the skull, vertebral column, thorax, pectoral and pelvic girdles. The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs.


Answer: C

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