Choose the bone(s) that belong to the axial skeleton. A. Cranial bones B. Sacrum C. Radius D....

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Choose the bone(s) that belong to the axial skeleton.

A. Cranial bones

B. Sacrum

C. Radius

D. Patella

E. Ribs

F. Metacarpals

Bones in the human body

A human baby is born with 270 bones. Few of these bones fuse together during growth, and in adulthood, a human body has around 206 to 208 bones in total. According to the location of the bones, they can be part of the axial skeleton (80 bones) or appendicular skeleton (126 bones).

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Correct answers - A, B and E.

Axial skeleton comprises of the bones that form the axis of the human body. This consists of -

1. bones of the skull...

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What is the Difference Between the Axial & Appendicular Skeleton?

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What are the major differences between the axial and appendicular skeletal systems? Learn about the bones found in the two main divisions of the human skeleton.


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