The skeletal system supports the body. Which statement about the skeletal system is TRUE?
A. The skeletal system is rigid and easily stressed without the protection of the muscles.
B. The skeletal system consists of six basic components: skull, clavicles, ribs, hips and lower and upper extremities.
C. A major element in motion is the body's joints, where the bones meet.
D. The flat bones of the body are what reflect over each other to allow joint movement. .
Answer: C. A major element in motion is the body's joints, where the bones meet.
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