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Locomotion And Movement

Question
CBSEENBI11002399

Three of 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. 

  • Pairs of skeletal parts

    Category

    Sternum and ribs

    Axial skeleton

  • Pairs of skeletal parts

    Category

    Clavicle and glenoid cavity

    Pelvic girdle
  • Pairs of skeletal parts

    Category

    Humerus and ulna

    Appendicular skeleton
  • Pairs of skeletal parts

    Category

    Malleus and stapes

    Ear ossicles

Solution

B.

Pairs of skeletal parts

Category

Clavicle and glenoid cavity

Pelvic girdle

Clavicle and glenoid cavity are found in a pectoral girdle. Each half of pectoral girdle consists of the clavicle and a scapula. Glenoid cavity is a depression below the acromion (the expanded process of scapula). The glenoid cavity articulates with the head of the humans to form the shoulder joint.