Consider the given statements regarding the human vertebral column:

I: In adults, it is differentiated into cervical [7], thoracic [12], lumbar [5], sacral [1-fused] and coccygeal [1-fused] regions.
II: The first vertebra is called as axis and it articulates with the occipital condyles.
III: The spinal cord runs through a neural canal.
IV: It protects the spinal cord, supports the head and serves as the point of attachment for the ribs and musculature of the back.

The correct statements include:

1. Only I 2. Only I and IV
3. Only II and III 4. Only I, III, and IV

Subtopic:  Vertebral column |
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The ribs in humans:
I: have two articulation surfaces on its dorsal end and are hence called bicephalic.
II: connect to the sternum directly or indirectly with the help of hyaline cartilage.
 
1. Only I is correct 2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct 4. Both I and II are incorrect
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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Identify the incorrect statement:

1. Each limb in humans has 30 bones.
2. Metacarpals are 8 in number while the metatarsals are 7 in number.
3. Patella forms the knee cap.
4. Femur is the longest bone in the human body.
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limb | Appendicular Skeleton |
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A glenoid cavity is:
1. seen in scapula and articulates with head of humerus
2. seen in coxal bone and articulates with head of femur
3. seen in clavicle and articulates with sternum
4. seen in femur and articulates with patella
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limb |
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Which of the following is not correct regarding scapula?

I: It is situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between the second and the seventh ribs
II: Clavicle articulates with the acromion process of scapula.
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Sternum & Ribs |
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The collar bone is the:
 
1. Clavicle 2. Scapula
3. First rib 4. Sternum
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones which include all the following except:
 
1. Ileum 2. Ischium
3. Pubis 4. Ilium
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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The type of cartilage present in pubic symphysis is:
 
1. Elastic 2. Hyaline
3. Fibrous 4. Calcified
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton |
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All the following are examples of synovial joints in human body except:

1. Gliding joint 2. Pivot joint
3. Sutures in cranium 4. Saddle joint
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Which of the following is not a hinge joint in human body?
1. Knee joint
2. Elbow joint
3. Inter-phalangeal joint in hand
4. First caro-metacarpal joint

Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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