Skeletal System of Humans

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Skeletal System of Humans: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Bone, Skeletal System, Fracture, Skull, Vertebral Column, Cartilage, Ribs, Sternum, Hyoid Bone, Facial Bones, Axial Skeleton, Pelvic Girdle, Sesamoid Bone, Appendicular Skeleton, Cervical Vertebrae and, Pectoral Girdle

Important Questions on Skeletal System of Humans

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The ribs are known to be bicephalic, because:

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Which is the smallest bone in mammals?

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The total number of ear ossicles in an adult man is equal to the number of 'X' in an adult man. Identify 'X' and select the correct option:

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Solid and pliable matrix that resists compression occurs at all locations given except:

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_____ is an incomplete break in a bone in which part of the outer-shell of the bone remains intact.

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What is bone resorption?

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Appendicular skeleton in human consists of –

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Scapula has slightly elevated ridge called the spine, which projects as a flat, expanded process known as

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Match the following columns.

  Bone   Number
(1) Skull 1. 24
(2) Vertebrae 2. 60
(3) Ribs 3. 22
(4) Sternum 4. 1
(5) Pectoral girdles 5. 2
(6) Arms 6. 4
(7) Ear ossicles 7. 6
(8) Pelvic girdles 8. 33

The correct pairing sequence is:

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Malleus is a part of

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The human body contains how many ear ossicles?

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Explain the role of costal cartilage.

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Costal cartilage is only found at the anterior ends of the ribs.

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Enlist the function of skeletal system in the body.

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Recall the number of facial bone in human skull.

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Write short notes on the ribs of human beings.

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What are the significances of the skeletal system in the body?

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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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Describe the structure of a hyoid bone in human.