The bones of the pelvis ________.
A) are bones of the axial skeleton only
B) are bones of the appendicular skeleton only
C) include both axial and appendicular elements
D) include two prominent sesamoid bones
E) All of the answers are correct.

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The pelvis includes both axial (sacrum and coccyx) and appendicular (ilium, ischium, and pubis) elements, making it a part of both the axial and appendicular skeleton. Option A and B are incorrect as both these options are incomplete and do not describe the complete composition of the pelvis. Option D is incorrect as there are no sesamoid bones in the pelvis.

The Bones of the Pelvis ________