Multiple Choice
Bones serve as an important reservoir of __________.
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue
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The bones in the long axis of the body make up the __________ skeleton.
A
sagittal
B
axial
C
appendicular
D
medial
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Understand the two main divisions of the human skeleton: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton includes the bones along the central axis of the body. This typically comprises the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
The appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs and girdles, which are attached to the axial skeleton.
Identify that the term 'long axis of the body' refers to the central line running from the head to the tailbone, which is part of the axial skeleton.
Conclude that the bones in the long axis of the body make up the axial skeleton.
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