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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1 • Health Science Concepts - 248258-Fall (EL3602)

Which term refers to the triangular bone in the upper back?

Answer
A
rib
B
sternum
C
scapula
D
collarbone

Explanation

The scapula is the flat, triangular bone on each side of the upper back, commonly called the shoulder blade. The rib cage includes ribs, the sternum is the breastbone at the front of the chest, and the collarbone is the clavicle. Therefore, the correct choice is scapula.

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