NEET Previous Year Question
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.
Pair of skeletal parts Category
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: B. Full step-by-step solution below.
- ASternum and ribs Axial skeleton
- BClavicle and glenoid cavity Pelvic girdle
- CHumerus and ulna Appendicular
skeleton - DMalleus and stapes Ear ossicles
Correct answer: B
Solution
(b) (a) Correct → Sternum and ribs are part of the axial skeleton.(b) Incorrect → Clavicle and glenoid cavity (of the scapula) belong to the pectoral (shoulder) girdle, not the pelvic girdle.
(c) Correct → Humerus and ulna are part of the appendicular skeleton.
(d) Correct → Malleus and stapes are ear ossicles.
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