Questions: Which of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton? Select all that apply.
Answers: A - F
A Talus
B Sternum
C Scapula
D Clavicle
E Mandible
F Fibula
Transcript text: Which of the following bones are part of the axial skeleton? Select all that apply.
Answers: A - F
A Talus
B Sternum
C Scapula
D Clavicle
E Mandible
F Fibula
Solution
The bones that are part of the axial skeleton are:
The answer is: B, E
Explanation for each option:
A Talus: Incorrect. The talus is a bone in the ankle, which is part of the appendicular skeleton.
B Sternum: Correct. The sternum is a flat bone located in the center of the chest and is part of the axial skeleton.
C Scapula: Incorrect. The scapula, or shoulder blade, is part of the appendicular skeleton.
D Clavicle: Incorrect. The clavicle, or collarbone, is part of the appendicular skeleton.
E Mandible: Correct. The mandible, or lower jawbone, is part of the axial skeleton.
F Fibula: Incorrect. The fibula is a bone in the lower leg, which is part of the appendicular skeleton.
Summary:
The bones that are part of the axial skeleton are the sternum (B) and the mandible (E).