Which one of the following is the correct description of a certain part of a normal human skeleton?
1. First vertebra is axis which articulates with the occipital condyles
2. The 9th and 10th pairs of ribs are called the floating ribs
3. Glenoid cavity is a depression with which the thigh bone articulates
4. Parietal bone and the temporal bone of the skull are joined by a fibrous joint

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Which of the following pair (of structure matched with their description) is correct?

Structure

Description

1.

Cartilage and cornea

No blood supply but do require oxygen for respiratory need

2.

Shoulder joint and elbow joint

Balls and socket type of joint

3.

Premolars and molars

20 in all and 3-rooted

4.

Tibia and fibula

Both form parts of the knee joint

Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton | Fibrous & Catilaginous Joints |

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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.

Pairs of skeletal parts Category
1. Malleus and stapes Ear ossicles
2. Sternum and ribs Axial skeleton
3. Clavicle and glenoid cavity Pelvic girdle
4. Humerus and ulna Appendicular skeleton
Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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Select the correct statement regarding the specific disorder of muscular or skeletal system.

1. Myasthenia gravis - Autoimmune disorder which inhibits sliding of myosin filaments.
2. Gout - Inflammation of joints due to extra deposition of calcium.
3. Muscular dystrophy - Age related shortening of muscles.
4. Osteoporosis - Decrease in bone mass and higher chances of fractures with advancing age.
Subtopic:  Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System |
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Which one of the following pairs of chemical substances are correctly categorized?

Enzymes

Characteristics

1

Troponin and myosin

Complex protein in striated muscles

2

Secretin and rhodopsin

Polypeptide hormones

3

Calcitonin and thymosin

Thyroid hormones

4

Pepsin and prolactin

Two digestive enzymes secreted in stomach

Subtopic:  Skeletal Muscle: Myofilaments |
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Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans:
1. A decreased level of progesterone causes osteoporosis in old people
2. Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints causes their inflammation
3. The vertebral column has 10 thoracic vertebrae
4. The joint between adjacent vertebrae is a fibrous joint

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Select the correct matching of the characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans:

Characteristics

Examples

1.

Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements

Knee joint

2.

Fluid filled between two joints, provide cushion

Skull bones

3.

Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones

Joint between atlas and axis

4.

Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement

Gliding joint between carpals

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Glenoid cavity articulate
1. Clavicle with acromion
2. Scapula with acromion
3. Clavicle with scapula
4. Humerus with scapula

Subtopic:  Appendicular Skeleton | Appendicular Skeleton: Girdle |
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Which one of the following joints would allow no movement?
1. Ball and socket joint
2. Fibrous joint
3. Cartilaginous joint
4. Synovial joint

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It is much easier for a small animal to run uphill than for a large animal, because
1. It is easier to carry a small body weight
2. Smaller animals have a higher metabolic rate
3. Small animals have a lower O2 requirement
4. The efficiency of muscles in large animals is less than in the small animals

Subtopic:  Introduction to Locomotion |
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