Which statement applies only to the axial skeleton, not the appendicular skeleton? a. it contains a pivot joint. b. it has muscles attached that work in pairs. c. it contains red bone marrow. d. it possesses fossa for bone articulation. e. it protects the heart and lungs. *plato*

The answer is: E. it protects the heart and lungs

Appendicular skeleton covers our upper and lower limb while the heart and lungs are located in the middle. Axial skeleton on the other hand covers all organs from the head all the way down to our waist. This means that heart and lungs are also protected by axial skeleton.

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