Which of the following bones is a part of the axial skeleton?
The sternum is a flat bone in the axial skeleton that protects the heart and lungs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Appendicular Skeleton - Limb Bones
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Which of the following is incorrect about the rib cage?
The last two pairs of ribs are called floating ribs, not false ribs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Ribs Sternum
Which part of the skeletal system protects the heart and lungs?
The rib cage protects vital organs like the heart and lungs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Skull Vertebral Column
Which structure in the skeletal system helps protect the heart and lungs?
The rib cage encloses and protects vital organs like the heart and lungs.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Skeletal System - Axial Skeleton - Skull Vertebral Column