GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is NOT a part of the Appendicular Skeleton
A
Skull
B
Femur
C
Humerus
D
Carpals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The skull is not a component of the appendicular skeleton which would be consistent with answer choice “C". The skull is a component of the axial skeleton. The axial skeleton consists of bones such as the skull and vertebral column.

Detailed explanation-2: -The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the shoulder girdle, the upper limbs, the pelvic girdle, and the lower limbs. Let’s take a look at the bones of the appendicular skeleton.

Detailed explanation-3: -The appendicular skeleton supports the attachments or appendages of the axial skeleton. It includes the pectoral girdles, pelvic girdles, upper and lower limbs.

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