Question

I'm situated along the central vertical axis of the body and I provide protection for the most important organs. I am made up of 80 bones. Who am I?

• A. Axial skeleton
• B. Pelvic girdle
• C. Appendicular skeleton
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Axial skeleton

$\bullet$ The human skeletal system can be divided into two parts : axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
$\bullet$ The axial skeleton consists of the skull (22 bones), the spine (33 bones) and the rib cage (25 bones).
$\bullet$ It is situated symmetrically along the central vertical axis of the body.
$\bullet$ The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones of the upper and lower limbs (arms and legs) on either side of the central axis.