Biology · General Awareness

Skeletal and Muscular System

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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.

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Skeletal and Muscular System Questions

Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
a. Fibrous joints 1. They are the joints that allow slight movement due to the presence of pads between the joints.
b. Cartilaginous joints 2. They are the joints that do not allow any movement.
c. Synovial joints 3. They are the joints that allow free movement of bones in various directions.

  1. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2

  2. a - 1, b - 3, c - 2

  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3

  4. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3

  5. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Fibrous joints do not allow any movement. Cartilaginous joints allow slight movement due to the presence of pads between the joints. Synovial joints allow free movement of bones in various directions.

Multiple choice

Bone is a/an

  1. epithelial tissue

  2. nervous tissue

  3. muscular tissue

  4. connective tissue

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bone is a calcified connective tissue. Bone cells are embedded in a hard matrix that is composed of calcium and phosphorus compounds. It has lacunae and haversian canal in its structure.

Multiple choice

Which joint is found in wrist?

  1. Fixed joint

  2. Gliding joint

  3. Pivotal joint

  4. Hinge joint
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Gliding joints are joints where the articulating bones can somewhat slide upon each other to some extent. Such joint are seen between ulna and carpels, i.e. at wrist.