Biology · General Awareness
Skeletal and Muscular System
1,141 Questions
The skeletal and muscular system is a core topic in human biology. It covers the structure and function of bones, joints, and muscles. These concepts frequently appear in general science sections of various competitive exams. Master this topic to score higher.
Types of jointsHuman body bonesSkeletal fracturesMuscle anatomy
Skeletal and Muscular System Questions
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i and ii only
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i and iii only
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ii and iii only
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ii and iv only
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all of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Haversian canals are longitudinal canals found characteristically in long bones.
Volksmann’s canals are transverse canals found in long bones. These canals connect Haversian canals.
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Wilson's point
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Beyron's point
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Hobo's point
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Frankfurt's point
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Beyron's point is located at 13 mm anterior-to-posterior margin of tragus on a line from centre of tragus to outer canthus.
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Modified ridge lap
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Spheroidal
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Ovate
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Stein
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Except Stein pontic, all others are esthetic and can be used in anterior spaces.
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Areolar tissue
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Striated tissue
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Skeletal tissue
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Adipose tissue
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option. Striated tissue is not a connective tissue. It is a muscular tissue.
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Gomphoses
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Synostoses
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Synchondroses
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Sutures
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
All options above are types of synarthrosis joint. Hence, this is the correct answer.
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Hyoid bone
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Nasal bone
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Vomer
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Incus
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hyoid is only distantly articulated to other bones by muscles or ligaments.
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Coronal suture
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Lambdoid suture
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Occipitomastoid suture
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Squamosal suture
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Dorsal suture
E
Correct answer
Explanation
It is not related with human skeletal system. All other options are types of sutures.
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Tibia
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Fibula
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Radius
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Alna
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Fibula is the first choice of selection for donation in bone grafting or transplantation. Compared to tibia, it is less responsible for holding the body weight.
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Ball and socket joints
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Hinge joints
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Pivot joints
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Sutures
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
All are types of joints. Hence, this option is correct.
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Scaphoid
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Lunate
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Triquetral
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Trapezium
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Cuboid
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Bones of skull
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Sternum
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Vertebrae
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Shaft of thigh bone
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Shaft of thigh bone does not have active bone marrow in adults. Only flat and long bones have active marrow in adults.
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Tendons
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Ligaments
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Capillaries
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Cartilage
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Tendons are dense connective tissues that connect skeletal muscles to bones, transmitting muscle forces to produce movement. Ligaments connect bones to other bones, providing joint stability. Capillaries are blood vessels, and cartilage is flexible connective tissue - neither connects muscle to bone.
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct. The human body is supported by a framework of bones, called skeleton. The skeleton consists of 206 bones.
Statement 2 is also correct. Cartilages are found between two or more bones. They prevent bones from rubbing against each other.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is correct answer. The ears perform two sensory functions, hearing and maintenance of body balance.
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Stapes
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Femur
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Pinna
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Eustachian tube
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Skin
A
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the shortest bone of our body and is present in the middle ear.