What is number of bones in a human adult?

1. 150 2. 300
3. 250 4. 206
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Identify the incorrect statement:
I: Axial skeleton comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body.
II: The skull is composed of 22 bones.
III: Cranial bones are 14 in number.
IV: The facial region is made up of 8 skeletal elements which form the front part of the skull.

1. Only I and II
2. Only III and IV
3. Only II, III and IV
4. Only I
Subtopic:  Number of Bone in Axial Skeleton | Axial Skeleton |
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Consider the given statements regarding the human skull:

I: It has a total of 22 bones.
II: Cranial bones are 14 in number and the facial bones are 8 in number.
III: It is monocondylic.
IV: A single hyoid bone is located at the base of the buccal cavity.

The correct statements include:

1. Only I 2. Only I and IV
3. Only II and III 4. Only I, II, and IV
Subtopic:  Human Skeleton: Introduction, Function, Parts | Axial Skeleton |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: A single U-shaped bone called hyoid is present at the base of the buccal cavity and it provides attachment to the tongue.
Statement II: The skull region articulates with the superior region of the vertebral column with the help of two occipital condyles (dicondylic skull).
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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The ear ossicles include:

1. anvil, stapes, and incus 2. stapes, malleus, and incus
3. malleus, hammer, and stirrup 4. annulus, hyoid, and vestibular
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Which regions of the adult human vertebral column is formed by fusion of some vertebrae?
1. cervical and thoracic
2. thoracic and lumbar
3. lumbar and sacral
4. sacral and coccygeal
Subtopic:  Vertebral column | Axial Skeleton |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Last 2 pairs (11th and 12th) of ribs are called floating ribs.
Reason (R): Last 2 pairs (11th and 12th) of ribs are not connected both dorsally and ventrally.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs | Axial Skeleton |
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How many of the given statements are correct?
I. There are 8 cranial bones in human skull.
II. There are 7 cervical vertebrae in Giraffe.
III. There are 7 tarsal bones in human ankle.
IV. There are 8 carpal bones in human wrist.
V. There are 30 bones in each human limb.
VI. There are 26 vertebrae in human adults.
1. 3
2. 4
3. 5
4. 6
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton | Axial Skeleton |
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