Multiple Choice
The menisci of the knee are made of __________.
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
An Introduction to Bone and Skeletal Tissue
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Which of the following bones belong to the axial skeleton?
A
arm bones
B
ribs
C
bones of the shoulder
D
leg bones
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Understand the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton. The axial skeleton includes bones along the central axis of the body, such as the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
Identify the bones listed in the problem: arm bones, ribs, bones of the shoulder, and leg bones.
Determine which of these bones are part of the axial skeleton. The axial skeleton includes the ribs, which are part of the rib cage.
Recognize that the arm bones, bones of the shoulder, and leg bones are part of the appendicular skeleton, which includes the limbs and girdles.
Conclude that the ribs are the only bones listed that belong to the axial skeleton.
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