Which of the following statements is not true?

Coccyx represents rudimentary tail of the human body.

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There are 11 pairs of ribs in the human skeleton.

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Lumbar vertebrae have well-developed neural spines and transverse processes.

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The axial skeleton consists of skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum.

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Solution

The correct option is B
There are 11 pairs of ribs in the human skeleton.

There are 11 pairs of ribs in the human skeleton.

There are in all 12 pairs of ribs in the human skeleton.

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Write true or false. If false change the statement so that it is true.

(a) Actin is present in the thin filament

(b) H-zone of striated muscle fibre represents both thick and thin filaments.

(d) There are 11 pairs of ribs in man.

(e) Sternum is present on the ventral side of the body.

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