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.

Types of jointsHuman body bonesSkeletal fracturesMuscle anatomy

Skeletal and Muscular System Questions

Multiple choice
  1. chitin

  2. cellulose

  3. calcium carbonate

  4. glycoprotein

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

The exoskeleton of arthropods is composed primarily of chitin, a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, which provides structural support and protection.

Multiple choice
  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
  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
  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 6

  4. 4

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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
  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.

Multiple choice
  1. Floating ribs

  2. Additional ribs

  3. Invasive ribs

  4. Xiphoid ribs

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The lowest pair of ribs in the human body is known as Floating ribs .Floating ribs are four a typical ribs (two lower most pairs, XI-XII) in the human ribcage. They are called so because they are attached to the vertebrae only, and not to the sternum or cartilage coming off the sternum.

Multiple choice
  1. thigh bone

  2. stirrup

  3. gullet

  4. back bone

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The largest bone in the body is the Femur ( thigh bone ). The Femur is the longest, strongest and the heaviest bone in the body. This bone also supports most of our body weight. 

Multiple choice
  1. erythorocytes

  2. osteocytes

  3. thrombocytes

  4. chondrocytes

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

Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, and when they become trapped in the matrix they secrete, they are called osteocytes. Erythrocytes are red blood cells, and chondrocytes are cartilage cells.