NEET Biology question

Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pair.

(A)Sternum and ribs — Axial skeleton
(B)Clavicle and glenoid cavity — Pelvic girdleCorrect
(C)Humerus and ulna — Appendicular skeleton
(D)Malleus and stapes — Ear ossicles

Answer: (B)

Solution

The clavicle and the glenoid cavity (on the scapula) are both parts of the pectoral girdle, not the pelvic girdle, making this the incorrectly categorised pair, while sternum-and-ribs under axial

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