Which of the following is not a function of vertebral column ?

Question

Which of the following is not a function of vertebral column ? (A) Protects spinal cord and supports the head (B) Serves as the point of attachment for ribs and musculature of the back (C) Supports tarsals and metacarpals (D) Both (b) and (c)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Tarsals and metacarpals are the bones of the limb, therefore, they are the part of appendicular skeleton and not the axial skeleton which consists of vertebral column.

Q. Which of the following is not a function of vertebral column ?

Protects spinal cord and supports the head

Serves as the point of attachment for ribs and musculature of the back

Supports tarsals and metacarpals

Both (b) and (c)

Tarsals and metacarpals are the bones of the limb, therefore, they are the part of appendicular skeleton and not the axial skeleton which consists of vertebral column.