Number of bones in skull is:
Correct answer: D. 22
- A. 8
- B. 14
- C. 33
- D. 22
Explanation
The cranium has 8 bones. 14 bones are found in the fingers of each hand and also in the toes of each foot. The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae. Vertebrae are the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The human skull contains 22 bones. The correct answer is, therefore, D.
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