Biology · 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.
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Skeletal and Muscular System Questions
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transverse metatarsal
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deep transverse metacarpal
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dorsal radioulnar
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dorsal radiocarpal
A
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Explanation
The transverse metatarsal ligament is a narrow band, which runs across and connects together the heads of all the metatarsal bones.
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triquetral bone
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pisiform
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lunate bone
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trapezoid bone
B
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Explanation
The pisiform bone is a small, knobbly, pea-shaped wrist bone.
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Ball and socket
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Hinge joint
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Pivot joint
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Saddle joint
C
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Explanation
Synovial joint present in between atlas and axis is of pivot joint type.
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Perichondrium
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Chondroblast
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Lacuna
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Haversian canal
D
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Explanation
It is present in the bones.
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hyaline cartilage
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elastic cartilage
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fibrous cartilage
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calcified cartilage
B
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Explanation
Elastic cartilage is present in ear pinna. Hyaline cartilage is present in trachea, larynx and bronchi.
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It is made up of inflexible material called chondrin.
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Its chondrocytes are irregular with off processes.
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Its lacunae give off canaliculli.
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It is a non-vascular tissue with homogeneous matrix.
D
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Explanation
Cartilage is a non-vascular tissue with homogeneous matrix.
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Skin
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Blood
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Cartilage
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Adipose
D
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Explanation
It is a connective tissue proper.
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They are highly vascular.
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They are poorly vascular.
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They are non-vascular.
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They are supplied by lymph.
C
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Explanation
The cartilages do not have any supply of vessels.
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It is made of an inflexible material chondrin.
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It is completely non-vascular.
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Its matrix is homogeneous.
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Its osteocytes are irregular with off branches.
D
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Explanation
The osteocytes are the main bone forming cells.
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Barrel chest
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Pigeon chest
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Funnel chest
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Thoracic kyphosis
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Thoracic scoliosis
C
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Explanation
Funnel chest is a deformity in which the sternum is depressed and the organs that lie below it are compressed. In severe cases, sternum may actually touch the spinal column.
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plasma cells
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osteocytes
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osteoblasts
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osteoclasts
C
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Explanation
Yes, it is correct. Osteoblasts forms new bone lamellae. They are active in bone development and bone remodelling.
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Joints of leg bones
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Joints of skull bones
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Ligaments which connect bones of hands and legs
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In ear
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Embryonic skeleton
B
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Explanation
White fibrous bones are present at the joints of skull bones. It has great tensile strength.
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Ligament
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Tendon
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Cartilage
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Reticular cells
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White collagen fibres containing tissue
B
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Explanation
It is a connective tissue which connects muscle to bone or cartilage.
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Bones
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Cartilages
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Nerves
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Muscles
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Blood vessels
B
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Explanation
The cellular element of cartilage is called chondrocyte.
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Widow’s peak
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Adam’s apple
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Newton’s apple
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None of these
B
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Explanation
The thyroid cartilage is the largest cartilage of the larynx and forms the prominent projection on the front of the neck known as Adam's apple. It is more visible in males due to the influence of testosterone during puberty. A widow's peak is a V-shaped hairline pattern, while Newton's apple is unrelated to anatomy.