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Name the main parts of the vertebral column giving the types of bones found in each part

      

Name the main parts of the vertebral column giving the types of bones found in each part

  

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i) Axial skeleton

-forms the main axis of the body
-formed by the skull, sternum, ribs and vertebrae.

ii) Appendicular skeleton

-composed of limbs and girdles
-the forelimbs are connected to the trunk by the pectoral girdles (shoulder bones)
hind limbs are connected to the pelvic girdle (hips)
-bones are scapular, clavicle, humerus, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, metacarpals, carpals, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, ilium, ischium and pubis
Anganifelix answered the question on April 18, 2018 at 13:02


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