ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is an irregular bone(s)?
A
Pelvis
B
Humerus
C
Phalanges
D
Tarsals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hip bone is an irregularly shaped bone, also known as the pelvic girdle. It consists of three bones; ilium, ischium and pubis. These three bones are also known as the innominate bones, pelvic bones or coxal bones. They develop separately from each other and, in children, are connected only by cartilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -The irregular bones are: the vertebræ, sacrum, coccyx, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid, zygomatic, maxilla, mandible, palatine, inferior nasal concha, and hyoid.

Detailed explanation-3: -These irregular bones include the vertebrae, coccyx, sacrum, temporal, ethmoid, sphenoid, zygomatic, mandible, maxilla, inferior nasal concha, palatine, and hyoid.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is a flattened, irregular-shaped bone that articulates with the pubic symphysis, a cartilaginous joint. Image captured from Visible Body Suite. Did you know? The pelvic girdle is part of the appendicular skeleton, which also includes the shoulder girdle and the upper and lower limbs.

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