The bones that help in the articulation of the upper and lower limbs with the axial skeleton are respectively

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vertebral column and sternum

pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle

vertebral column and pelvic girdle

pectoral girdle and sternum

answer is D.

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Pectoral girdle: The pectoral girdle, consisting of the scapulae (shoulder blades) and clavicles (collarbones), attaches the upper limbs (arms) to the axial skeleton. The scapulae articulate with the clavicles anteriorly and with the humeri (upper arm bones) posteriorly.

Pelvic girdle: The pelvic girdle, consisting of the hip bones (innominate or coxal bones), attaches the lower limbs (legs) to the axial skeleton. Each hip bone articulates with the sacrum posteriorly, forming the sacroiliac joints, and together they form the bony pelvis.

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