Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the axial skeleton?
A) It includes all of the "central" portions of an endoskeleton, including the pelvis, collarbone, skull, and vertebrae.
B) It is thought to have evolved before the appendicular skeleton.
C) In fish, the axial skeleton is negligible; it is the appendicular skeleton that forms the vertebrae, ribs, and fins of fish.
D) Tendons only attach muscles to the appendicular skeleton, and do not associate with any components of the axial skeleton.
E) In humans, the axial skeleton also includes the femur, tibia, and other bones of the legs and feet.
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