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Lower jaw of man is formed of :...

Lower jaw of man is formed of :

A

One bone

B

Two bones

C

No bone, only muscles

D

Three bones

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the formation of the lower jaw in humans. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided include: - A. One bone - B. Two bones - C. No bones, only muscles - D. Three bones - E. Pelvic girdle (which consists of ilium, ischium, and pubis) 3. **Determine the Correct Answer**: The lower jaw in humans is formed by a single bone known as the mandible. This bone is the strongest and lowest bone in the human skull and is responsible for holding the lower teeth in their sockets. 4. **Eliminate Incorrect Options**: - Option B (Two bones) is incorrect because the lower jaw is not formed by two bones. - Option C (No bones, only muscles) is incorrect as the lower jaw is indeed a bony structure. - Option D (Three bones) is also incorrect for the same reason. - Option E (Pelvic girdle) is irrelevant to the question about the lower jaw. 5. **Conclude the Answer**: The correct answer is A. One bone (the mandible).

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks about the formation of the lower jaw in humans. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided include: - A. One bone - B. Two bones - C. No bones, only muscles ...
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