Limbs are part of which of the following?

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The appendicular skeleton includes the girdles and the limbs. The upper portion consists of the pectoral or shoulder girdle, the clavicle and scapula, and the upper extremity.
The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, twelve pairs of ribs, and sternum.
The vertebral column, part of the axial skeleton, protects the spinal cord.
You may use the diagram of the skeletal system (including the pectoral and pelvic girdles) below as a visual reference. Please note the key in the bottom right for distinguishing between the two types of skeleton.
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Limbs Are Part of Which of the Following