Question

Which among the following is true about the appendicular skeleton?

• A. Consists of the skull and the rib cage
• B. It is arranged around the central vertical axis
• C. Made up of 126 bones
• D. Both b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is C Made up of 126 bones

The appendicular skeleton is made up of 126 bones. It is the part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the upper and lower limbs and is found on either sides of the central vertical axis. Whereas, the axial skeleton is the part of the skeleton that consists of the skull, spine, and the rib cage. It is symmetrically arranged around the central vertical axis of the body.