NEET Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question
If the axial skeleton comprises 80 bones, how many bones are present in the appendicular skeleton of the human body?
126
120
130
136
Correct Answer
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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