Which of the following bones form a link between axial and appendicular skeleton?

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Which of the following bones form a link between axial and appendicular skeleton? (A) First rib (B) Clavicle (C) Scapula (D) Both (a) and (b)

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Clavicle is a bone that forms part of the pectoral girdle, (part of appendicular skeleton) linking the scapula (shoulder blade) to the sternum (part of axial skeleton). In humans, it forms the collar bone and serves as a brace for the shoulders.

Q. Which of the following bones form a link between axial and appendicular skeleton?

First rib

Clavicle

Scapula

Both (a) and (b)

Clavicle is a bone that forms part of the pectoral girdle, (part of appendicular skeleton) linking the scapula (shoulder blade) to the sternum (part of axial skeleton). In humans, it forms the collar bone and serves as a brace for the shoulders.