NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton?
- AParietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are jointed fibrous joint.
- BFirst vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles.
- CThe 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs .
- DGlenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates.
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Correct answer: A
The bones of skulls are joined by white
fibrous tissue which sustain no movement between
the skull bones. This kind of joint is classified as
fibrous or immovable joints. Thus, parietal and
temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous joints.
First cervical vertebra, atlas, joins the second cervical
vertebra axis to form a joint (pivot joint) which allows
movement in one plane. The atlas supports the head
and allows movement of head over neck.
The last two pairs of ribs are called floating ribs
because their anterior ends are not attached to either
the sternum or the cartilage of anterior rib.
Glenoid cavity is a depression to which humerus
articulates.
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