The number of bones in the axial skeleton
A) varies according to the size of the individual
B) is usually 80
C) is greater than the number in the appendicular skeleton
D) includes 14 bones in the cranium and 8 in the face
E) includes the vertebral column, clavicle, and scapula

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The axial skeleton typically consists of 80 bones, including the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, but not the clavicle or scapula, which are part of the appendicular skeleton.

The Number of Bones in the Axial Skeleton