The human and mammalian skeleton can be divided into two parts, the axial skeleton and:
Correct answer: A. Appendicular skeleton
- A. Appendicular skeleton
- B. Exoskeleton
- C. Endoskeleton
- D. Hydrostatic skeleton
Explanation
The human skeleton consists of the axial skeleton, which comprises the cranium, backbone, and ribs, and the appendicular skeleton, which consists of the upper and lower skeleton.
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