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The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones grouped into axial and appendicular divisions. Which of the following bones belong to the axial or the appendicular skeleton:
skull, clavicle, vertebral column, shoulder girdle, humerus, pelvic girdle, and femur?

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To classify the given bones into axial and appendicular skeletons, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Definitions**: - The **axial skeleton** consists of bones that form the central axis of the body, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage. - The **appendicular skeleton** includes bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton. ...
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