Question

Indicate whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F) and rewrite the correct statement for false statements:
(i) Skull in humans consists of 22 bones.
(ii) There are 30 vertebrae in the human backbone.
(ii) There are 12 pairs of ribs in human body.
(iv) Pelvic girdle is a part of axial skeleton.
(v) Hinge joint is a slightly movable joint.​

Answer 1

(i) Skull in humans consists of 22 bones

Answer: TRUE

(ii) There are 30 vertebrae in the human backbone

Answer: FALSE

Correct statement : There are 33 vertebrae in the human backbone

(ii) There are 12 pairs of ribs in human body

Answer: TRUE

(iv) Pelvic girdle is a part of axial skeleton

Answer: FALSE

Correct statement : The pelvic girdle is a part of the appendicular skeleton

(v) Hinge joint is a slightly movable joint

Answer: TRUE