Biology ยท General Awareness

Skeletal and Muscular System

1,098 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

Multiple choice

What is a fracture?

  1. Bleeding

  2. Swelling

  3. A broken bone

  4. A sprain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A fracture is a medical term for a break in the continuity of a bone. It is distinct from a sprain, which involves injury to ligaments.

Multiple choice

The sternum is the medical name for

  1. the kidney

  2. the breast bone

  3. forehead

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sternum is the medical term for the long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, commonly referred to as the breastbone.

Multiple choice

How many Bones are there in human cranium?

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 6

  4. 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The human cranium, which protects the brain, consists of 8 bones: the frontal, two parietal, two temporal, occipital, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones.

Multiple choice

Tongue is a

  1. connective tissue

  2. muscle

  3. bone

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

The tongue is a muscular organ in the mouth, primarily composed of skeletal muscle covered with mucous membrane.