Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding the Axial

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the axial skeleton?

• A)It includes all of the "central" portions of an endoskeleton, including the pelvis, collarbone, skull, and vertebrae.
• B)It is thought to have evolved before the appendicular skeleton.
• C)In fish, the axial skeleton is negligible; it is the appendicular skeleton that forms the vertebrae, ribs, and fins of fish.
• D)Tendons only attach muscles to the appendicular skeleton, and do not associate with any components of the axial skeleton.
• E)In humans, the axial skeleton also includes the femur, tibia, and other bones of the legs and feet.

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