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Read the following statements regarding the bones of the human limbs and select the incorrect statement.

Options

  1. AEach limb is made of 30 bones.
  2. BThe tarsals are 7 in number, whereas the carpals are 8 in number in each limb.
  3. CThe femur is the longest bone of the body.
  4. DThe patella is a cup-shaped bone that covers the knee dorsally.

Correct answer

D. The patella is a cup-shaped bone that covers the knee dorsally.

Step-by-step solution

According to NCERT, the patella is a cup-shaped bone that covers the knee ventrally, not dorsally. Therefore, this statement is incorrect. The other statements are correct: each limb (forelimb and hindlimb) is made of 30 bones. The tarsals (ankle bones) are 7 in number, while the carpals (wrist bones) are 8. The femur (thigh bone) is indeed the longest bone in the human body. Answer: The patella is a cup-shaped bone that covers the knee dorsally.

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