Which of the following is not included in human axial skeleton?
1. The skull
2. The vertebral column
3.  The sternum
4. The clavicle

Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: A single U-shaped bone called hyoid is present at the base of the buccal cavity and it provides attachment to the tongue.
Statement II: The skull region articulates with the superior region of the vertebral column with the help of two occipital condyles (dicondylic skull).
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Axial Skeleton |
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The vertebral column is differentiated into:
I: cervical region with 7 vertebrae
II: thoracic region with 12 vertebrae (12)
III: lumbar region with 4 vertebrae
IV: sacral (2-fused) and coccygeal (2-fused) regions
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only III and IV are correct
3. Only I and III are correct
4. Only II and IV are correct
Subtopic:  Axial Skeleton |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Each rib is a thin flat bone connected ventrally to the vertebral column and dorsally to the sternum.
Statement II: Each rib has two articulation surfaces on its ventral end and is hence called bicephalic.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs | Axial Skeleton |
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The number of correct statement(s) regarding human adult skeleton from the given statements is/are:
I: Each limb is made of 30 bones.
II: Carpals are 8 in number
III: Tarsals are 7 in number
IV: Metacarpals are 5 in number
V:  Metatarsals are 4 in number

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Clavicle:
I: is a part of the pectoral girdle.
II: articulates with acromion process of scapula and with sternum
III: is commonly called the collar bone.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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The thigh bone articulates the coxal bone at:
1. Obturator foramen
2. Glenoid cavity
3. Acetabulum
4. Olecranon fossa
 
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Sutures are fibrous joints that do not allow any movement.
Statement II: The joint between the adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column is a cartilaginous joint and it permits limited movements.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Fibrous & Catilaginous Joints |
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How many of the given pairs are correctly matched:
I: Ball and socket joint Between humerus and pectoral girdle
II: Hinge joint Knee joint
III: Pivot joint Between atlas and occipital bone
IV: Gliding joint Between the carpals
V: Saddle joint Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
 
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): The incidence of osteoporosis is higher in post-menopausal women.
Reason (R): Post-menopausal women have a decreased level of estrogen.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. Both (A) and (R) are False.
4. (A) is True and (R) is False.
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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