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Biology Question on locomotion and movement

Appendicular skeleton includes

A

girdles and their limbs

B

vertebrae

C

skull and vertebral column

D

ribs and sternum

Answer

girdles and their limbs

Explanation

Solution

The endoskeleton of mammals have two major divisions : (i) Axial skeleton, that lies along the longitudinal axis of the body. It supports and protects the organs of the head, neck and trunk. It includes skull, ribs, sternum and vertebral column, (ii) Appendicular skeleton, which is associated with the appendages. It consists of two girdles, the pectoral and pelvic girdles and the limb bones.