NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Read the following statements and choose the correct option: 1. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones – ilium, ischium and pubis. 2. At the point of fusion of the above bones is a cavity called acetabulum to which the thigh bone articulates. 3. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form the pubic symphysis. 4. Each clavicle is a long slender bone with 1 curvature. 5. Scapula is common
Options
- ABoth 2 and 3 are correct
- BAll are correct
- CBoth 4 and 5 are incorrect
- DAll are incorrect
Correct answer
C. Both 4 and 5 are incorrect
Step-by-step solution
Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones – ilium, ischium and pubis. At the point of fusion of the above bones is a cavity called acetabulum to which the thigh bone articulates. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form the pubic symphysis containing fibrous cartilage+Each clavicle is a long slender bone with two curvatures. This bone is commonly called the collar bone.