Explanation

• The normal number of ribs in a human body is 24 (12 pairs).

Additional information:

• Upper ribs: True ribs (1–7 pairs)
• Lower ribs: False ribs (8–12 pairs)
• Floating ribs: Last 2 pairs (11–12)

Last verified on 24-06-2026

Explanation

• Adrenal gland → Endocrine gland, not a digestive gland.
• Liver → Digestive gland; produces bile.
• Pancreas → Digestive gland; produces digestive enzymes.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Smallest muscle: Stapedius.
• Location: Middle ear.
• Associated bone: Stapes.
• Function: Helps dampen excessive sound vibrations.
• Longest muscle: Sartorius.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The ovum (egg cell) is generally considered the largest cell in the human body.
• It is the female reproductive cell and can be seen with the naked eye as a tiny dot.
• The ovum is approximately 0.1 mm (100 micrometers) in diameter.
• In contrast, the sperm cell is one of the smallest human cells.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• Largest part: Cerebrum.
• Hemispheres: Two — right and left.
• Main functions: Thinking, memory, intelligence, speech, and voluntary movement.
• Cerebellum: Mainly controls balance and coordination.
• Brainstem: Connects the brain with the spinal cord and controls vital functions.

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The Aorta is the largest artery in the human body.
• It carries oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the rest of the body.
• It is the main artery of the systemic circulatory system.
• The aorta branches into smaller arteries to supply blood to all body organs except the lungs.

Additional information:

• Arterioles are the smallest branches of arteries.
• They carry oxygenated blood from arteries to the capillaries.
• Arterioles regulate blood flow and blood pressure by constricting or dilating.

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• Smallest bone: Stapes.
• Location: Middle ear.
• Three ear bones: Malleus, Incus, Stapes.
• Longest bone: Femur (thigh bone).
• Adult human skeleton: Usually 206 bones.
• Newborn: About 270 bones at birth; many later fuse together.
• Human skull: 22 bones (8 cranial + 14 facial)

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The largest bone in the human body is the femur (the thighbone)
• It is located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee.
• It supports the weight of the body and helps you walk, run, and stand
• It is about 48 centimeters (18 inches) long.

Additional information:

• The lowest part of the backbone is called the sacrum.
• The smallest bone is the stirrup (stapes).
• The strongest bone for its size is the lower jaw or mandible.

Last updated by NA on 09-09-2026

Explanation

• The largest solid internal organ is the liver.
• It weighs approximately 3–3.5 pounds or 1.36–1.59 kilograms.
• It is about the size of a football.

Additional information:

• Skin is the largest external organ of the human body

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• The kidneys purify the blood in the human body.
• They remove waste materials and extra water.
• Kidneys help maintain the body’s chemical balance.
• Each person has two kidneys.
• They produce urine as a waste product.

Last verified on 07-06-2026