The sternum is part of the ________ skeleton.

A. appendicular
B. axial


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which is a TRUE statement about events occurring in the menstrual cycle?

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