Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pair.
- array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Sternum and ribs & Axial skeleton \ array
- array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Clavicle and glenoid & Pelvic girdle \ array
- array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Humerus and ulna & Appendicular skeleton \ array
- array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Malleus and stapes & Ear ossicles \ array
Answer
(2) array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Clavicle and glenoid & Pelvic girdle \ array
Solution
As per NCERT, the axial skeleton comprises the skull, vertebral column, sternum and ribs. Option (1) is matched.
⇒ The pectoral girdle consists of a clavicle and a scapula; the glenoid cavity is a depression of the scapula that articulates with the head of the humerus. So clavicle and glenoid belong to the pectoral girdle, not the pelvic girdle (the pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones). Option (2) is not matched.
⇒ Humerus and ulna are bones of the fore limb, a part of the appendicular skeleton. Option (3) is matched.
⇒ Malleus, incus and stapes are the ear ossicles. Option (4) is matched.
Answer: (2)