Q142 / 180 · AIIMS 2018 (27 May) · Zoology

Total number of bones in the hindlimb of a man is

A
$24$
Correct answer
B
$30$
C
$14$
D
21.

Solution

Each hindlimb consists of 30 bones -1 femur, 1 tibia, 1 fibula, 1 patella, 7 tarsals, 5 metatarsals and 14 phalanges.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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