The box-like bony structure that protects the brain is called:

  • A
    Cranium
  • B
    Pericardium
  • C
    Peritoneum
  • D
    None of the above

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Which of the following statements are correct with reference to the human endoskeleton?
$A$. Human skull is monocondylic.
$B$. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint.
$C$. In human beings,the number of cervical vertebrae is seven.
$D$. All ribs except the last $2$ pairs are bicephalic.
$E$. The occipital bone of the skull is articulated with the atlas vertebra.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The number of true ribs in humans is ........ . (in $pairs$)

Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$ (Number of bones)
$P$. Face $I$. $6$
$Q$. Ear ossicles $II$. $14$
$R$. Cranium $III$. $1$
$S$. Hyoid bone $IV$. $8$

The number of occipital condyles in man is/are:

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