Zoology-Skeletal System

NEET Zoology Skeletal System MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 11

Which of the following statements about the skeletal system are correct?

A

The skeletal system consists of only bones and does not include cartilage.

B

The axial skeleton includes the skull and vertebral column and comprises 80 bones.

C

Synovial joints allow for movement while fibrous joints do not permit any movement.

D

Cartilaginous joints are found only in the limbs of the body.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The axial skeleton is indeed composed of 80 bones, including the skull and vertebral column, while fibrous joints do not allow movement. However, the skeletal system includes both bones and cartilages, and cartilaginous joints are not limited to the limbs but are also present in the vertebral column.

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