What is the location and function of the skull or cranium?
- ALocation: Posterior part of the body; Function: Protects the heart.
- BLocation: Anterior part of the body; Function: Protects the brain.
- CLocation: Mid-body region; Function: Supports the vertebral column.
- DLocation: Ventral side; Function: Aids in digestion.
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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:
$A$. 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:
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