NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Match the following using the diagram given below: Name of the bone Number of bones in body Tarsals a) 5 Metatarsals b) 7 Phalanges c) 1 Patella d) 14
Options
- AI (c), II (a), III (b), IV (d)
- BI (b), II (c), III (d), IV (a)
- CI (b), II (a), III (d), IV (c)
- DI (b), II (d), III (a), IV (c)
Correct answer
C. I (b), II (a), III (d), IV (c)
Step-by-step solution
Femur (thigh bone – the longest bone), tibia and fibula, tarsals (ankle bones – 7 in number), metatarsals (5 in number) and phalanges (digits – 14 in number) are the bones of the legs (hind limb). A cup-shaped bone called patella cover the knee ventrally (knee cap).