Question

which of the following is not true of the appendicular skeleton? it is composed of upper and lower extremities. it includes the ribs and sternum. it makes body movement possible. it protects the major organs of the digestive, excretion, and reproductive systems.

Explanation:

The appendicular skeleton consists of the upper and lower extremities and aids in body movement. The ribs and sternum are part of the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton. Also, the protection of major organs of digestive, excretion, and reproductive systems is mainly the function of the axial skeleton.

Answer:

B. It includes the ribs and sternum.