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Which statement applies only to the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton?

A. It contains a pivot joint.
B. It has muscles attached that work in pairs.
C. It contains red bone marrow.
D. It possesses fossae for bone articulation.
E. It protects the heart and lungs.

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GinnyAnswer GinnyAnswer · Answer 1 · 2024-07-07T19:07:42-04:00

The axial skeleton has red bone marrow, supports and protects vital organs, and has fossae for bone articulation.

The statement that applies only to the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton, is:

It contains red bone marrow. Red bone marrow is found in the axial skeleton, specifically in flat bones like the ribs, skull, vertebrae, and sternum, where blood cells are produced.
The axial skeleton functions to provide support and protection for the brain, spinal cord, and organs in the ventral body cavity, as well as attachment sites for muscles moving the head, neck, and trunk.
It possesses fossa for bone articulation. Fossae are found in the axial skeleton at sites for bone articulation, aiding in joints and bone movement.

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