The total number of phalanges in the human body are:

1. 14 2. 28
3. 56 4. 7
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Match List-I with List-II :

List-I List-II
(a) Scapula (i) Cartilaginous joints
(b) Cranium (ii) Flat bone
(c) Sternum (iii) Fibrous joints
(d) Vertebral column (iv) Triangular flat bone

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
3. (i) (iii) (ii) (iv)
4. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton | Axial Skeleton |
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Identify the incorrect statement:

1. Each limb in humans has 30 bones.
2. Metacarpals are 8 in number while the metatarsals are 7 in number.
3. Patella forms the knee cap.
4. Femur is the longest bone in the human body.
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limb | Appendicular Skeleton |
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Identify the correct statements regarding the given two figures:
    
I: A is a part of the pectoral girdle and is commonly called as the collar bone.
II: B is the scapula, a part of the pectoral girdle, which directly articulates with the breast bone, sternum.
III: C represents carpal bones and the type of synovial joint seen between them is the saddle joint.
IV: D is the coxal bone and three such bones fuse to form the pelvic girdle.
V: E is patella that is also called as the knee cap.
VI: F represents tarsals and they are eight in number.
 
 
1. I and V only 2. I, V and VI only
3. II, III and IV only 4. II, IV and VI only
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The collar bone is the:
 
1. Clavicle 2. Scapula
3. First rib 4. Sternum
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Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones which include all the following except:
 
1. Ileum 2. Ischium
3. Pubis 4. Ilium
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The type of cartilage present in pubic symphysis is:
 
1. Elastic 2. Hyaline
3. Fibrous 4. Calcified
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Situated between the two hip bones of the pelvis, sacrum is a triangular bone in the lower back formed from fusion of:

1. 3 vertebrae 2. 5 vertebrae
3. 7 vertebrae 4. 12 vertebrae
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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