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.
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Skeletal and Muscular System Questions
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Saddle joint
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Rotating joint
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Gliding joint
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Ball and socket joint
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Atlas rests and rotates freely on the peg-like odontoid process of the axis by the rotating or pivot joint.
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Pivot joint
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Spheroidal joint
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Hinge joint
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Saddle joint
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Saddle joints are poorly developed ball and socket joints found between metacarpals and carpals of thumb.
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Hyaline cartilage
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Ligament
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Synovial fluid
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Dense fibrous layer
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Synovial fluid is a sticky and lubricating fluid filled in the cavity of synovial capsule and provides lubrication at the junction of two bones.
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pivot joint
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ball and socket joint
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saddle joint
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gliding joint
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Ball and socket joint allows free movement in all directions.
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Between the vertebrae
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In pubic symphysis region
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Both (1) and (2)
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Between the ossicles
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Cartilaginous joint is found both between vertebrae and in pubic symphysis region.
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Schindylesis
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Imperfect joint
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Gomphosis
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Saddle joint
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a joint found between the lower jaw and skull.
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Joint between metacarpals and carpals of thumb - Saddle joint
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Joint between axis and atlas of vertebrae - Pivot joint
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Joint between skull and lower jaw - Imperfect joint
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Joint between radius-ulna and carpals - Gliding joint
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The joint between skull and lower jaw is gomphosis.
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Ball and socket joint
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Hinge joint
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Saddle joint
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Imperfect joint
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Hinge joints are found between the phalanges of digits.
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Bursitis
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Lyme arthritis
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Slipped disc
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Rheumatoid arthritis
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Slipped disc is caused due to displacement of vertebrae of vertebral column due to mechanical injuries in ligaments which hold them together.
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Fibro cartilages
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Elastic cartilages
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Hyaline cartilages
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No cartilage is found there
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Hyaline cartilage is found at bone endings of bones joined by perfect joints.
Match the following:
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| a. Stigma |
1. It is the swollen part at the bottom of a carpel. |
| b. Style |
2. It is the top part of a carpel. |
| c. Ovary |
3. It is the middle part of a carpel. |
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a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
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a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
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a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
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a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
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a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Worms are invertebrates, meaning they lack a backbone or any internal skeletal structure made of bone.
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Sphenoid bone
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Ethmoid bone
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Temporal bone
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Occipital bone
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Parietal bones
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.
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The renal pelvis
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The gynaecoid pelvis
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The android pelvis
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The anthropoid pelvis
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The platypelloid pelvis
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This pelvis is a female pelvis with masculine features, including a wedge or heart shaped inlet caused by a prominent sacrum and a triangular anterior segment.
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Irregular bones
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Sutural bones
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Flat bones
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Short bones
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Long bones
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.