Question

In man, the axial skeleton is made up of

• A. 80 bones
• B. 100 bones
• C. 103 bones
• D. 106 bones

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

80 bones

The axial skeleton forms the central axis of the body and includes the bones of the skull, ossicles of the middle ear, hyoid bone of the throat, vertebral column, and the thoracic cage (ribcage). The function of the axial skeleton is to provide support and protection for the brain, the spinal cord, and the organs in the ventral body cavity. It provides a surface for the attachment of muscles that move the head, neck, and trunk, performs respiratory movements, and stabilizes parts of the appendicular skeleton. It forms the main axis. It consists of skull - 22 bones vertebral column - 33 vertebrae, sternum - 1 and ribs - 24.
So, the correct option is option A.