Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
Calculate the total number of bones in the human upper and lower limbs, including the pectoral and pelvic girdles.
A
126
B
132
C
120
D
140
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The upper limb consists of 30 bones (1 humerus, 1 radius, 1 ulna, 8 carpals, 5 metacarpals, 14 phalanges), and the lower limb also has 30 bones (1 femur, 1 tibia, 1 fibula, 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals, 14 phalanges). There are two pectoral girdle bones per side (2 clavicles, 2 scapulae) and two pelvic girdle bones (2 halves), thus making the total 126 bones.
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