A Series of Interconnected Bones That Form the Backbone of All

question 30

Multiple Choice

A series of interconnected bones that form the backbone of all mammals, fishes, reptiles, and birds is the ________.

• A) mandible
• B) scapula
• C) femur
• D) vertebral column

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Definitions:

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