Quiz - biology - Locomotion and Movements-Recommended MCQ

Q1. How many bones are typically found in the human cranium? Source: orcusprep.in

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8 bones

12 bones

16 bones

14 bones

Q2. In the human skeleton, what is the count of floating ribs and true ribs, respectively? Source: orcusprep.in

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6 pairs, 8 pairs

5 pairs, 4 pairs

3 pairs, 2 pairs

2 pairs, 7 pairs

Q3. The total number of bones comprising the human skull is: Source: orcusprep.in

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32

22

12

42

Q4. The typical number of cervical and thoracic vertebrae in a human spine is: Source: orcusprep.in

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7, 12

7, 10

7, 11

7, 14

Q5. What is the main, solid part of a typical vertebra called? Source: orcusprep.in

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Centrum

Process

Center

Spine

Q6. Which cranial bone houses the structures of the inner ear? Source: orcusprep.in

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Occipital

Frontal

Nasal

Temporal

Q7. From the following list, which pair of facial bones are unpaired? Source: orcusprep.in

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Lacrimal, Vomer

Vomer, Mandible

Nasal, Vomer

Palatine, Mandible

Q8. How is the human cranium composed in terms of the number of paired and unpaired bones? Source: orcusprep.in

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Ten bones of which two are paired

Eight bones of which two are paired

Fourteen bones of which six are paired

Twelve bones of which four are paired

Q9. Which of the following statements about the hyoid bone is incorrect? Source: orcusprep.in

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It is one in number

It is U-shaped

It is not attached with any other bone of the body

It is present at the top of the buccal cavity

Q10. Which type of vertebrae are the largest and most robust in a mammal's vertebral column, designed for weight-bearing? Source: orcusprep.in

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Thoracic

Sacral

Lumbar

Cervical

Q11. The structures known as demifacets are characteristically found on which type of vertebrae? Source: orcusprep.in

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Thoracic vertebra

Lumbar vertebra

Sacral vertebra

Cervical vertebra except C7

Q12. In the human vertebral column, which of the following groups of vertebrae are fused? Source: orcusprep.in

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Cervical, Thoracic

Cervical, Sacrum

Sacrum, Coccyx

Thoracic, coccyx

Q13. The foramen transversarium, which forms the vertebro-arterial canal, is a characteristic feature of which type of vertebrae? Source: orcusprep.in

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Cervical vertebrae

Lumbar vertebrae

Thoracic vertebrae

Sacral vertebrae

Q14. The axis, or second cervical vertebra, features a distinct tooth-like process that allows for the rotation of the head. What is this process called? Source: orcusprep.in

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Prezygapohysis

Postzygapolysis

Olecranon process

Odontoid process

Q15. Which of the following is an integral component of the pectoral girdle? Source: orcusprep.in

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Ileum

Glenoid cavity

Acetabulum

Sternum

Q16. The scapula and clavicle are the two bones that together form the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Pelvic girdle

Pectoral girdle

Skull

Vertebral column

Q17. The bones of the pectoral and pelvic girdles, along with the limb bones, are collectively referred to as the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Visceral skeleton

Outer skeleton

Axial skeleton

Appendicular skeleton

Q18. The glenoid cavity, a depression for articulation with the head of the humerus, is a feature of the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Pelvic girdle

Skull

Pectoral girdle

Sternum

Q19. The acromion process is a prominent bony projection that is part of the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Vertebral column

Pelvic girdle

Femur

Pectoral girdle

Q20. The three fused bones that form the hip bone in the pelvic girdle are the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Ilium

Ilium and ischium

Ilium, ischium and pubis

Ischium and pubis

Q21. A bone that develops within a tendon in response to stress is known as a sesamoid bone. An example of this type of bone in the human body is the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Pelvic

Patella

Axis

Pectoral girdle

Q22. How many phalanges (finger bones) are present in the thumb of a human hand? Source: orcusprep.in

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5

4

3

2

Q23. With which part of the scapula does the clavicle form a joint? Source: orcusprep.in

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Acromion process

Glenoid cavity

Acetabulum cavity

Ball and socket joint

Q24. Among the following, which bone is classified as a flat bone? Source: orcusprep.in

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Scapula

Carpal

Patella

Tarsals

Q25. What is the correct digital formula for the human foot, representing the number of phalanges in the big toe and the other four toes, respectively? Source: orcusprep.in

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03332

03333

03322

23333

Q26. The obturator foramen is a large opening that is a characteristic feature of the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Pectoral girdle

Vertebrae

Pelvic girdle

Occipital bone

Q27. What is the anatomical term for the kneecap? Source: orcusprep.in

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Clavicle

Patella

Radius

Femur

Q28. A prominent acromion process is a distinguishing characteristic of the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Pectoral girdle of mammals

Sperm of mammals

Pelvic girdle of mammals

Skull of frog

Q29. The branch of science concerned with the study of joints is known as: Source: orcusprep.in

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Osteology

Arthrology

Craniology

Kinesiology

Q30. A saddle joint is a type of synovial joint that allows for movement on two planes. A classic example of a saddle joint in the human body is the articulation between the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Carpal and first metacarpal of thumb

Femur and pelvic girdle

All the vertebrae

Phalanges

Q31. Match the joints in Column-I with their classification in Column-II and select the correct combination from the given options.

Column-I	Column-II
(i) Atlas/axis	(a) Saddle joint
(ii) Carpal/metacarpal of thumb	(b) Hinge joint
(iii) Between phalanges	(c) Fibrous joint
(iv) Femur/acetabulum	(d) Ball and socket joint
(v) Between cranial bones	(e) Pivot joint

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e, a, b, c, d

e, a, b, d, c

e, a, d, b, c

e, a, d, c, b

Q32. The joint connecting the two pubic bones in the pelvic girdle is an example of a: Source: orcusprep.in

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Cartilagenous joint

Fibrous joint

Hinge joint

Ball and socket joint

Q33. The pairs of ribs that do not attach to the sternum, either directly or indirectly, are known as: Source: orcusprep.in

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True ribs

False ribs

Vertebrochondral ribs

Floating ribs

Q34. How many phalanges (finger bones) are there in both of a human's forelimbs (hands)? Source: orcusprep.in

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14

28

12

24

Q35. From the given list of statements about the human skeleton, identify the correct and incorrect ones.
(a) Human skeleton has 206 bones.
(b) There are 12 pairs of ribs in human.
(c) Sternum is present on the dorsal side of the body.
(d) All mammals (except of few) have 8 cervical vertebrae.
(e) Ribs are bicephalic

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a, b, c | d, e

a, b, d | c, e

a, b, e | c, d

a, c, d | b, e

Q36. Identify the incorrect match among the following descriptions of human limb bones. Source: orcusprep.in

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Wrist bones → 8 in number

Palm bones → 5 in number

Ankle bones → 7 in number

Digits → 12 in number

Q37. A single coxal bone, which is part of the pelvic girdle, is a result of the fusion of which three bones? Source: orcusprep.in

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Ilium, ischium, pubis

Ilium, sacrum, pubis

Ilium, sacrum, coccyx

Ilium, sacrum, ischium

Q38. Which of the following statements about the hyoid bone is inaccurate? Source: orcusprep.in

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Only one in number

U-shaped bone

Present at the top of the buccal cavity

Not attached with any other bone of the body

Q39. What type of joints are found between the phalanges of the fingers and toes? Source: orcusprep.in

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Ball and socket joints

Gliding joints

Hinge joints

Pivot joints

Q40. A type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints due to a metabolic disorder is called: Source: orcusprep.in

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Osteoporosis

Osteo-arthritis

Gouty arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Q41. Consider the following statements regarding the human knee joint:
Assertion (A): The knee joint is classified as a hinge joint.
Reason (R): The femur, tibia, and fibula are the bones that articulate at the knee joint.
Select the correct option. Source: orcusprep.in

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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(A) is true statement but (R) is false.

Both (A) and (R) are false

Q42. The lubricating synovial fluid found in movable joints is secreted by the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Blood

Cartilage

Bone

Synovial membrane

Q43. The elbow joint, which is an articulation between the humerus and the radius-ulna, is an example of a: Source: orcusprep.in

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Ball & socket

Pivot

Gliding

Hinge

Q44. How many saddle joints are typically found in the human body? Source: orcusprep.in

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4

8

2

10

Q45. From the statements below, which provides a correct description of a feature in the normal human skeleton? Source: orcusprep.in

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First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles.

The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs.

Glenoid cavity is a depression to which the thigh bone articulates.

Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by fibrous joint.

Q46. What is the name of the large, triangular, flat bone located on the dorsal side of the thorax between the second and seventh ribs? Source: orcusprep.in

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Femur

Hip bone

Scapula

Sacrum

Q47. Joints that are distinguished by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity between the articulating bones are known as: Source: orcusprep.in

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Fibrous joints

Synovial joints

Cartilagenous joints

Hinge joints

Q48. The inflammation of joints that results from the deposition of uric acid crystals is referred to as: Source: orcusprep.in

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Osteoporosis

Gout

Arthritis

Tetany

Q49. The skeletal system of the human body is primarily constituted by: Source: orcusprep.in

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Bones and blood

Blood and lymph

Bones and cartilages

Bones and nervous

Q50. What type of joint is characterized by considerable mobility, enabling significant roles in locomotion and movement? Source: orcusprep.in

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Synovial joints

Fibrous joints

Cartilagenous joints

All of the above

Q51. Match the skeletal parts in Column-A with their respective numbers in Column-B and select the correct option.

Column-A	Column-B
(a) Ribs	(i) 26
(b) Vertebrae	(ii) 14
(c) Phalanges	(iii) 1
(d) Sternum	(iv) 24

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iv, i, iii, ii

iv, iii, ii, i

iv, i, ii, iii

iv, iii, i, ii

Q52. Match the bones of the limbs in List-1 with their correct number in List-2 and select the correct code.

List-1	List-2
(i) Palm bones	(A) 14 in number
(ii) Wrist bones	(B) 5 in number
(iii) Ankle bones	(C) 8 in number
(iv) Phalanges	(D) 7 in number

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(i) A (ii) B (iii) C (iv) D

(i) B (ii) C (iii) D (iv) A

(i) A (ii) C (iii) D (iv) B

(i) C (ii) D (iii) B (iv) A

Q53. What type of joint is formed between the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle? Source: orcusprep.in

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Pivot joint

Hinge joint

Ball & socket joints

Gliding joints

Q54. Which of the following statements about the human skeleton is incorrect? Source: orcusprep.in

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The brain box is formed of 8 bones

The frontal bone is a single bone

A single U-shaped bone is present at the base of the buccal cavity

The hyoid bone is a part of the skull

Q55. The human pelvic girdle is formed by the fusion of which three bones on each side? Source: orcusprep.in

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Ilium, ischium and pubis

Ilium, ischium and coracoid

Coracoid, scapula and clavicle

Ilium, coracoid and scapula

Q56. A hinge joint, which allows movement in one plane, is present in the articulation between the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Femur and ulna

Humerus and ulna

Femur and pectoral girdle

Femur and pelvic girdle

Q57. The human thoracic cage, which protects the vital organs in the chest, is composed of: Source: orcusprep.in

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Ribs, vertebral column and diaphragm

Ribs, diaphragm

Vertebral column, diaphragm and sternum

Ribs, vertebral column and sternum

Q58. The acromion process, a prominent bony landmark, is a part of which of the following bones? Source: orcusprep.in

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Femur

Coxal bones

Atlas

Scapula

Q59. The large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes is called the: Source: orcusprep.in

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Base of medulla

Base of skull

Apex of vertebral column

Base of brain

Q60. From the given options, identify a pair of bones that are both classified as sesamoid bones. Source: orcusprep.in

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Ilium and Patella

Patella and Pisciform

Pterigoid and Patella

Pectoral girdle and Patella

Q61. How many pairs of ribs are considered floating ribs in the human body? Source: orcusprep.in

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6 pairs

5 pairs

3 pairs

2 pairs

Q62. A pivot joint is present in the articulation between which two bones? Source: orcusprep.in

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The hip and shoulder joint

Between the atlas and the odontoid process of axis

Sternoclavicular joint

Temporomandibular joint

Q63. The axial skeleton of the human body is composed of which of the following? Source: orcusprep.in

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Vertebral column complete

Skull

Sternum

All of the above

Q64. The joints found at the shoulder and the hip are both examples of which type of synovial joint? Source: orcusprep.in

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Pivot joint

Hinge joint

Ellipsoid joint

Ball and socket joint

Q65. In which condition do bones become brittle and fragile due to a loss of bone tissue? Source: orcusprep.in

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Gout

Osteoporosis

Arthritis

None of these

Q66. Which of the following is a part of the human body that is made up of a single pair of bones? Source: orcusprep.in

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Pelvic girdle

Hyoid bone

Sternum

Lower jaw (mandible)

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