The Only Direct Connection Between the Pectoral Girdle and the Axial

question 135

Multiple Choice

The only direct connection between the pectoral girdle and the axial skeleton is where the

• A) scapula articulates with the ribs.
• B) clavicle articulates with the manubrium.
• C) humerus articulates with the rib cage.
• D) scapula articulates with the clavicle.
• E) The appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton have no direct connections.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a specific stimulus that occurs after repeated exposure to that stimulus.

Neutral Stimulus

A stimulus that initially produces no specific response other than focusing attention; in conditioning, it becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without prior conditioning.

Internal Attributions

The tendency to explain one's own behavior and the behavior of others based on internal, character-based factors.