Axial Skeleton: Bones and Structure — NEET Biology
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Axial skeleton comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body. The skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs constitute axial skeleton. The skull is composed of two
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Q5. Which of the following are correct about the axial skeleton? I. Includes vertebral column II. Contains limbs and girdles III. Includes skull and ribs IV. Has 126 bones
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Correct answer: A — I and III
The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum, totaling 80 bones.
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Axial skeleton comprises 80 bones distributed along the main axis of the body. The skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs constitute axial skeleton.
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