The diagram below is an illustration of a structure in the skeletal system of humans. Study it and answer the question
The illustrated structure is a part of the
A.
appendicular skeleton
B.
axial skeleton
C.
axis vertebrae
D.
cervical vertebrae
Correct answer is B
The skull is part of the axial skeleton. It is the bony structure that forms the head and encloses and protects the brain. The skull is located along the central axis of the body, and it is one of the key components of the axial skeleton.