Question

The number of bones present in the skeleton that runs along the middle longitudinal axis of the body

• A. 78
• B. 80
• C. 85
• D. 87

Answer 1

The correct option is B

80

The correct option is B.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The body's main longitudinal axis is referred to as the axial skeleton.
2. The sternum, ribs, skull, and spinal column make up this structure.
3. The axial skeleton consists of 80 bones.
4. They are as follows: 24 ribs, 22 skull bones, Sternum 1,6 ossicles on the ear, 1 hyoid bone, and 26 vertebral columns (12 pairs)

Final answer: The number of bones present in the skeleton that runs along the middle longitudinal axis of the body is 80.