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
  1. Between the vertebrae

  2. In pubic symphysis region

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Between the ossicles

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cartilaginous joint is found both between vertebrae and in pubic symphysis region.

Multiple choice
  1. Joint between metacarpals and carpals of thumb - Saddle joint

  2. Joint between axis and atlas of vertebrae - Pivot joint

  3. Joint between skull and lower jaw - Imperfect joint

  4. Joint between radius-ulna and carpals - Gliding joint

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The joint between skull and lower jaw is gomphosis.

Multiple choice
  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. Over 30

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Worms are invertebrates, meaning they lack a backbone or any internal skeletal structure made of bone.

Multiple choice
  1. Sphenoid bone

  2. Ethmoid bone

  3. Temporal bone

  4. Occipital bone

  5. Parietal bones

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ethmoid bone is a bone in the skull separating the nasal cavity from the brain. It is cubical in shape and is a lightweight bone.

Multiple choice
  1. Irregular bones

  2. Sutural bones

  3. Flat bones

  4. Short bones

  5. Long bones

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sutural bones are very small bones located specifically within the sutural joints, between the cranial bones. These bones are also known as wormian bones, are the marker for some diseases and are important in the primary diagnosis of brittle bone disease.