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Biology Locomotion and Movement Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 14, 2026

Skeletal system consists of a framework of bones and a few cartilages. Bone and cartilage are specialized connective tissues. From given statement which of the following are correct for human skeletal system?

(i) In human beings, this system is made up of 206 bones and a few cartilages.

(ii) Axial skeleton comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body.

(iii) The skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs constitute axial skeleton.

(iv) Cranial bones are 8 in number. The facial region is made up of 14 skeletal elements which form the front part of the skull.

(v) First vertebra is the atlas and it articulates with the occipital condyles and human skull is bicephalic.

(vi) The number of cervical vertebrae are seven in almost all mammals including human beings.

(vii) Ribs has two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end and is hence called dicondylic.

(viii) Last 3 pairs of ribs are not connected ventrally and are therefore, called floating ribs.

A
(i), (v) and (vi)
B
(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)
C
(ii), (iv) and (vii)
D
(iii) and (v)

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