Which skeleton is also known as the torso?

• A. Appendicular Skeleton
• B. Axial Skeleton
• C. Skull and Vertebral Column
• D. Pelvic Girdle

Answer: (B)

The torso, or trunk, is the central axis of the body, so the skeleton that describes it best is the axial skeleton. This system includes the skull, the vertebral column, and the rib cage, which together form the body's core structure and protect vital organs. The appendicular skeleton, by contrast, covers the limbs and the girdles that attach them (like the pelvic girdle). So the term that most accurately names the bones of the torso is the axial skeleton. The other option lists only parts of the axial skeleton or parts of the appendicular skeleton, making it a less complete description of the torso.