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Opisthocoelous vertebrae are present in

  1. Fish

  2. Frog

  3. Urochordates

  4. Fowl


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The opisthocoelous vertebra is concave at the posterior end but not the anterior end. Mostly fish and salamanders are of the opisthocoelous type.

Pick up the correct match for number of bones.
1. Sternum ------ (i) 14
2. Ribs       ------ (ii) 1
3. Pelvis     ------ (iii) 24
4. Face       ------ (iv) 3

  1. 1- (ii), 2- (iii), 3- (iv), 4- (i)

  2. 1- (ii), 2- (iii), 3- (i), 4- (iv)

  3. 1- (iii), 2- (iv), 3- (ii), 4- (i)

  4. 1- (iii), 2- (ii), 3- (iv), 4- (i)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sternum or breastbone is a flat, narrow and long bone which forms the base for attachment of ribs and is made up of one bone; there are 24 bones or 12 pairs consisting of the rib cage; pelvis consists of 3 bones and face is composed of facial bones which are 14 in number.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.