- A Limb bones of the arms and legs mainly
- B Skull, vertebral column, and ribcage (80 bones)
- C Mainly the skull and its associated facial bones
- D Pectoral and pelvic girdles that attach the limbs
Correct answer: B. Skull, vertebral column, and ribcage (80 bones)
Explanation: The axial skeleton (80 bones) forms the central axis: skull (22 bones), vertebral column (26 bones), sternum (1) and ribs (24). The appendicular skeleton (126 bones) includes the limbs and girdles.
Concept context
Types of movement, muscle contraction, skeletal system, joints, and disorders. Important for Class 11 and NEET.