Which of the following sets of bones does not include the axial skeleton?
Correct answer: D. Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdle, and appendages
- A. Cranium and facial bones
- B. Sternum, ribs, vertebrae
- C. Lumbar, Thoracic and pelvic bones
- D. Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdle, and appendages
Explanation
The axial skeleton includes the bones along the central axis of the body, including the cranium and facial bones, the sternum, ribs, and vertebrae. While Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdles, and appendages are part of the appendicular skeleton, which attaches to the axial skeleton. They are not part of the axial skeleton. Therefore, option D is correct.
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