The Ribs and Sternum Are Considered to Be Part of ____

question 24

Multiple Choice

The ribs and sternum are considered to be part of ____.

• A) both the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton
• B) the axial skeleton only
• C) neither the axial skeleton nor the appendicular skeleton
• D) the appendicular skeleton only
• E) the axial or appendicular skeleton depending on the animal

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