Zoology-Skeletal System

NEET Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If the axial skeleton comprises 80 bones, how many bones are present in the appendicular skeleton of the human body?

A

126

B

120

C

130

D

136

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The total number of bones in the human body is 206. The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones, hence the appendicular skeleton contains 206 - 80 = 126 bones.

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