Which of the following statements about the appendicular skeleton is FALSE?
A.
There are 80 bones in the appendicular skeleton.
B.
The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs.
C.
There are more bones in the appendicular skelton than the axial skeleton.
D.
The appendicular skeleton includes the shoulder girdle.

The option that is false is A) There are 80 bones in the appendicular skeleton.

Explanation:

Option A is false because the appendicular skeleton comprises of 126 bones instead of 80. However, it is the axial skeleton which comprises of 80 bones. Together, the bones of the appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton make up 206 bones. The main function of the appendicular skeleton is to help the body in locomotion. The appendicular skeleton forms from the cartilage during a process termed as endochondral ossification.