What is included in axial skeleton?

Skull and vertebral column

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Ribs

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Sternum

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Both a and b

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The correct option is D
Both a and b

The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body and includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column, and the thoracic cage (ribcage). The function of the axial skeleton is to provide support and protection for the brain, the spinal cord, and the organs in the ventral body cavity.

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