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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 zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Out of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts, identify the wrongly matched pair

  1. Humerus and ulna - Appendicular skeleton

  2. Clavicle and glenoid cavity - Pelvic girdle

  3. Sternum and ribs - Axial skeleton

  4. Malleus and stapes - Ear ossicles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones of which the vertebral column is made up of 33 bones. The pelvic girdle that is a part of the appendicular skeleton. Two hip bones along with sacrum and coccyx form the pelvic girdle which surrounds the pelvic cavity. The humerus and ulna from the elbow joint, the clavicle and glenoid cavity form the bones of the shoulder joint.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Acromion process is characteristically found in the ______ of mammals.

  1. Pectoral girdle

  2. Ribs

  3. Pelvic girdle

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A.Acromian process-is found in pectoral girdle of mammals. Pectoral girdle consists of scapula and clavicle. The scapula consists of a sharp ridge, the spine and a triangular body, The end of the spine projects as a flattened and expanded process called acromian.
B.Ribs-

a series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine (twelve pairs in humans), protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs.
C.Pelvic girdle-
in vertebrates the enclosing structure formed by the bony pelvis, providing attachment for the hindlimbs or pelvic fins.
So Correct answer is option A.Pectoral girdle.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Which of these is a part of appendicular skeleton?

  1. Ribs

  2. Cranium

  3. Clavicle

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

Appendicular skeleton is the part of the skeleton of vertebrates. It consists of bones that support the appendages. Ther are four parts of appendicular skelton:
1) Pectoral girdle - Clavicle and scapula 

2) lower limb
3) upper limb
4) Pelvic girdle- hip bones
Hence , option C is correct .

Multiple choice zoology our skeletal system and the skin bones and movements human skeleton system movement and locomotion in man joints in the human body joints

Total number of vertebra in man is

  1. 30

  2. 33

  3. 40

  4. 35
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The vertebral column in adult man comprises of 26 bones- 

Cervical vertebrae (7), Thoracic vertebrae (12), Lumbar vertebrae(5), Sacrum (5 fused bones), Coccyx (3 to 5 fused bones). 
In a child, there are 33 separate vertebrae, the 9 in the sacrum and coccyx not yet being fused.

Multiple choice zoology our skeletal system and the skin bones and movements human skeleton system movement and locomotion in man joints in the human body joints

Cervical vertebrae are characterized by the presence of

  1. Long neural spine

  2. Odontoid process

  3. Vertebral-arterial-canals

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

There are 7 cervical vertebrae. All cervical vertebrae have apertures in their transverse processes, known as Foramina transversalis, which form vertebro-arterial-canals on either side for vertebral artery to pass through to supply brain and spinal cord.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Ilium of pelvic girdle is articulated with sacrum for

  1. Bending

  2. Jumping

  3. Support

  4. Running
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
The largest part of the coaxal bone of pelvic girdle is ilium that connects at the posterior side with the sacrum at a sacroiliac joint. This articulation serves to support the upper body by sequestering the weight to lower extremes of the body. The correct answer is C.
Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pair.

  1. Malleus and stapes $\rightarrow$ Ear ossicles
  2. Sternum and ribs $\rightarrow$ Axial Skeleton
  3. Clavicle and glenoid cavity $\rightarrow$ Pelvic girdle
  4. Humerus and ulna $\rightarrow$ Appendicuar skeleton
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The ear ossicles are made up of three bones called as malleus, incus, and stapes. They vibrate to conduct the sound waves from the outer ear to inner ear and then to the brain. There are two forms of the skeleton. The axial skeleton includes all the bones along the body axis (lengthwise). Sternum and ribs are a part of the axial skeleton. The appendicular skeleton includes all the bones that form the upper and lower limbs, and the shoulder and pelvic girdles. Clavicle and scapula are the parts of the pectoral girdle.

So, the correct answer is option C. 

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Which is the part of pectoral girdle?

  1. Glenoid cavity

  2. Sternum

  3. Ilium

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

The glenoid cavity is a part of the shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle. It is a shallow pyriform, articular surface, which is located on the lateral angle of the scapula. The sternum, commonly known as the breastbone, is a long, narrow flat bone that serves as the keystone of the rib cage and stabilizes the thoracic skeleton. The ilium is the uppermost and largest bone of the pelvis and appears in most vertebrates including mammals and birds, but not bony fish. The acetabulum is the socket of the hipbone, into which the head of the femur fits. Thus, option A is correct.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Locomotion is possible due to ________ skeleton.  

  1. Appendicular

  2. Axial

  3. Skull

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The appendicular skeleton (126 bones) is formed by the pectoral girdles, the upper limbs, the pelvic girdle or pelvis, and the lower limbs. Their functions are to make locomotion possible and to protect the major organs of digestion, excretion and reproduction.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

The external or internal framework which provides support to the body is called __________.

  1. Supportive chord

  2. Tendons

  3. Skeleton

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

The external or internal framework which provides support to the body is called skeleton. It is of two types exoskeleton and endoskeleton. The lower group and animals possesses only exoskeleton for protection e.g. Cockroach while higher animals possess both e.g. Fish.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Choose the word that is different from the others in the following and give reason.

  1. Clavicle

  2. Skull

  3. Femur

  4. Ball and socket
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement.
  • Ball and socket joint is a type of freely movable joint. For example, shoulder and hip joints.
  • Ball and socket are different from the others in the following because ball and socket is a type of joint which is an articulation between two or more bones whereas the clavicle, skull, and femur are individual bones present in the body.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Ball and socket'.
Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Clavicle is a constituent of

  1. Pectoral girdle

  2. Fore limbs

  3. Hind limbs

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

The clavicle is the constituent of pectoral griddle or shoulder gridle. It is called as collar bone which serves as a rigid support from which the scapula and free limb suspended. It is an arrangement that keeps the upper limb away from the thorax so that the arm has maximum range of movement. So, the correct answer is 'pectoral gridle'.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Half of pelvic girdle is known as 

  1. Os-innominatum

  2. Ilium

  3. Synsacrum

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

Os Innominatum is a large irregular bone that forms the bony pelvis. Os-innominatum is also called as hip bone. Each pelvic girdle is made of a pair of hip bones which are identical with each other and each made of pubis, ilium and ischium. So, the correct answer is 'os innominatum'.

Multiple choice zoology movement and locomotion in man bones and movements our skeletal system and the skin human skeleton system

Obturator foramen occurs in

  1. Pelvic girdle

  2. Pectoral girdle

  3. Cranium

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

The pelvic girdle is formed by a pair of bone which is the hip bone or coxal bone. The large opening in the anteroinferior hip bone between the ischium and pubis is the obturator foramen through which nerves and blood vessels pass. So, the correct answer is 'Pelvic girdle'.