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Total number of bones in appendicular skeleton of rabbit is

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128
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120
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80
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37
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Solution

The correct option is A 128
The endoskeleton in mammals is divided into two parts, axial and appendicular. The axial skeleton lies along the longitudinal axis of the body and includes the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum. In the rabbit, the axial skeleton comprises of 132 bones. The appendicular skeleton includes bones of the limbs. In the rabbit, it is made up of 128 bones and in humans, it is made up of 126 bones.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

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