Skeletal System of Humans

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Skeletal System of Humans: Overview

This topic describes the skeletal system. In human beings, the human skeletal system is made up of 206 bones and a few cartilages. It is grouped into two principal divisions—the axial and the appendicular skeleton.

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There are three vertebrae in the sacral vertebrae.

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How many vertebrae are present in the sacral vertebrae?

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Which of the following vertebrae is composed of five vertebrae other than lumber in spinal cord of human?

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Sacral vertebrae are composed of _____ (five/eight) vertebrae.

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Sacral vertebrae are composed of five vertebrae.

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The hyoid bone, which is a U-shaped bone is included under the cranial bone.

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The only movable bone of the skull that holds up the tongue is called _____ bone.

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Describe the structure of a hyoid bone in human.

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How many hyoid bone (s) is/are present in the human body?

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There are 7 lumbar vertebrae present in an adult human vertebral column.

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How many number of lumbar vertebrae are present in the human spine. (Answer in numeric form)

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There is _____ number of lumbar vertebrae present in an adult human being. (Answer in numeric form)

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How many vertebrae are present in the lumbar spine?

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Define lumbar vertebrae in humans. How many lumbar vertebrae are present in a human being?

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Thoracic vertebrae are the fourth segment of the vertebral column.

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There is _____ number of thoracic vertebrae present in humans. (Answer in numeric form)

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There are 126 bones present in the axial skeleton of humans.

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How many bones are present in the appendicular skeleton in humans?

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Define skeletal system in humans. Mention its divisions.

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Thoracic vertebrae are the first segment of the vertebral column.