NEET 2010 Biology question

Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton?

(1)Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates
(2)Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous jointCorrect
(3)First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles
(4)The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs

Answer: (2)

Solution

The bones of the skull (cranium) are joined by immovable fibrous joints called sutures, so the parietal and temporal bones are joined by a fibrous joint. Option (2) is correct. (1) The glenoid cavity is on the scapula (pectoral girdle) and articulates with the head of the humerus; the

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