Which among the following is a flat bone?

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This question was previously asked in

SSC CHSL Tier-I Exam 2022 Official Paper (Held On: 20 March, 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Ribs.

Key Points

Flat bones are bones whose principal function is either extensive protection or the provision of broad surfaces for muscular attachment.
These bones are expanded into broad, flat plates, as in the cranium (skull), the ilium (pelvis), sternum and the rib cage.
The ribs are a series of curved bones that attach to the spine in the back and to the sternum (breastbone) in the front.
They form a cage around the lungs and heart, protecting them from injury.
The other options are not flat bones.
- The ankle bones are called tarsals.
- They are small bones that form the ankle joint.
- The wrist bones are called carpals.
- They are small bones that form the wrist joint.
- The pelvic bones are called coxal bones.
- They are large bones that form the pelvis.

Important Points

Bone	Joint	Function
Skull	Sutures	Holds the bones of the skull together
Ribs	Sternum	Protects the lungs and heart
Pelvic bones	Hip joint	Supports the weight of the body
Femur	Knee joint	Allows the leg to bend
Tibia	Ankle joint	Allows the foot to move
Fibula	Ankle joint	Provides stability to the ankle joint
Tarsals	Ankle joint	Allows the foot to move
Metatarsals	Toe joints	Allows the toes to move
Phalanges	Toe joints	Allows the toes to grasp objects