Which of the following statements about the axial skeleton is true?

a. It has 60 bones consisting of the skull, vertebrae, and thoracic cage.
b. It has 80 bones consisting of the skull, vertebrae, and pelvis.
c. It has 80 bones consisting of the skull, vertebrae, and thoracic cage.
d. It has 126 bones consisting of the skill, vertebrae, and pelvis.


Answer: c

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