What is the number of bones in axial skeleton?

Q. What is the number of bones in axial skeleton?

A

70

B

80

C

90

D

126

Solution:

Human skeleton – 206 bones
Axial skeleton – 80 bones
- Skull – 22
- Sternum – 1
- Ribs – 12 x 2 = 24
- Vertebral column – 33
Appendicular skeleton – 126 bones
- Pectoral girdle – 2 x 2 = 4
- Bones in forelimb – 30 x 2 = 60
- Bones in hind limb – 30 x 2 = 60
- Pelvic girdle – 1 x 2 = 2

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