Which skeleton consists of the shoulder girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and lower limbs?

• A. Axial Skeleton
• B. Skeletal System
• C. Visceral skeleton
• D. Appendicular Skeleton

Answer: (D)

Think about how the skeleton is organized in two main parts: the central axis and the limbs. The parts that attach the limbs to the body—the shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle—plus the upper and lower limbs, make up the appendicular skeleton. This group is all about movement and interaction with the world. The axial skeleton, in contrast, is the skull, spine, and rib cage—the main vertical axis of the body. The visceral skeleton isn’t used in standard human anatomy classification, and the skeletal system refers to the entire framework (both axial and appendicular). So, the grouping that includes the shoulder girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs is the appendicular skeleton.