Which of the following attaches the forelimbs to the axial skeleton in a human?
A)pectoral girdle
B)pelvic girdle
C)vertebra
D)appendicular skeleton

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The pectoral girdle, also known as the shoulder girdle, attaches the forelimbs (arms) to the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, and rib cage) in humans. The pelvic girdle, on the other hand, attaches the hindlimbs (legs) to the axial skeleton. The vertebrae are part of the axial skeleton, and the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and their attachments to the axial skeleton.

Which of the Following Attaches the Forelimbs to the Axial