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GATE 2021 BM – Question 22

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Musculoskeletal System · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which is a cranial bone?

  1. Occipital
  2. Mandible
  3. Coccyx
  4. Sternum

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Correct answer: (A) Occipital

Explanation

The occipital bone forms the posterior and inferior cranium and surrounds the foramen magnum. The mandible is the lower-jaw facial bone, coccyx is the terminal vertebral structure and sternum belongs to the thoracic cage. Thus A.

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