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Axial skeleton

  • HESI A2
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Select all that apply
  • Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which structures belong to the axial skeleton in a student’s body model? Select all that apply.

  1. Ribs✓ Correct

    Ribs are part of the body’s central skeleton.

  2. Sternum✓ Correct

    The sternum belongs to the axial division.

  3. Vertebral column✓ Correct

    The spinal column is included in the axial division.

  4. Bones of the arm✗ Incorrect

    Arm bones belong to the limb division.

  5. Bones of the leg✗ Incorrect

    Leg bones belong to the limb division.

Answer

A. Ribs · B. Sternum · C. Vertebral column

Rationale

The axial division includes structures along the body’s central axis. Limb bones are assigned to the appendicular division instead.

RememberRibs, sternum, and vertebral column are axial structures.

Sources

  • Divisions of the Skeleton SEER Training Modules, National Cancer Institute · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Divisions of the Skeleton

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