Class 11 · Locomotion and Movement

Appendicular Skeleton Bones—NEET Biology

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The bones of the limbs along with their girdles constitute the appendicular skeleton. Each limb is made of 30 bones. The bones of the hand (fore limb) are

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 17 · Paragraph 26
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Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.

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Q21. A mountaineer with reduced oxygen supply depends heavily on which combination of muscle fibres, skeletal support, and joints during climbing?

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Correct answer: C Red fibres – Appendicular skeleton – Synovial joints

Red fibres rich in myoglobin and mitochondria are suited for aerobic metabolism under low oxygen; climbing uses appendicular skeleton (limbs) and synovial joints (hip, knee).

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The bones of the limbs along with their girdles constitute the appendicular skeleton. Each limb is made of 30 bones.
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High probability for NEET 2027. Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
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Locomotion and Movement, Class 11 NCERT Biology.

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