Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Easy-Class 11
How many bones are present in the human vertebral column, and how are they distributed across its regions?
A
26 bones; 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 1 sacral, 1 coccygeal
B
24 bones; 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar
C
33 bones; 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, 4 coccygeal
D
34 bones; 8 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 1 sacral, 1 coccygeal
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The human vertebral column consists of 26 bones: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 1 sacral (fused), and 1 coccygeal (fused), as per the NCERT context.
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