The Number of Bones in the Axial Skeleton

question 71

Multiple Choice

The number of bones in the axial skeleton

• A) varies according to the size of the individual
• B) is usually 80
• C) is greater than the number in the appendicular skeleton
• D) includes 14 bones in the cranium and 8 in the face
• E) includes the vertebral column, clavicle, and scapula

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