MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

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: -Irregular Bones Have Complex Shapes The irregular bones of the pelvis (pubis, ilium, and ischium) protect organs in the pelvic cavity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The pelvis is classified as an irregular bone. The main bone classifications are: Long-longer than they are wide and are designed to absorb stress; examples are found in the appendages, e.g., femur, humerus, radius, ulna, etc.

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

Detailed explanation-4: -Irregular bones in human skeleton. (shown in red). The irregular bones are: the vertebrae, sacrum, coccyx, temporal, sphenoid, ethmoid, zygomatic, maxilla, mandible, palatine, inferior nasal concha, and hyoid.

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