Locomotion and Movement


  1. Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal system:









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    A gliding joint is a common type of synovial joint formed between bones that meet at flat or nearly flat articular surfaces. Gliding joints allow the bones to glide past one another in any direction along the plane of the joint - up and down, left and right, and diagonally. Many gliding joints are formed in the appendicular skeleton between the carpal bones of the wrist; between the carpals and the metacarpals of the palm; between the tarsal bones of the ankle; and between the tarsals and the metatarsals of the foot.

    Correct Option: D

    A gliding joint is a common type of synovial joint formed between bones that meet at flat or nearly flat articular surfaces. Gliding joints allow the bones to glide past one another in any direction along the plane of the joint - up and down, left and right, and diagonally. Many gliding joints are formed in the appendicular skeleton between the carpal bones of the wrist; between the carpals and the metacarpals of the palm; between the tarsal bones of the ankle; and between the tarsals and the metatarsals of the foot.


  1. Which statement is correct for muscle contraction?











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    (a,b) When Ca+ ions combine with troponin contraction of muscles initiates. During contraction the Z lines come closer together and the sarcomere becomes shorter. The length of A band remains constant. I bands shortens and H-band narrows.

    Correct Option: E

    (a,b) When Ca+ ions combine with troponin contraction of muscles initiates. During contraction the Z lines come closer together and the sarcomere becomes shorter. The length of A band remains constant. I bands shortens and H-band narrows.



  1. Which ion is essential for muscle contraction?









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    Movement of Ca2+ out in sarcoplasmic reticulum controls the making and breaking of actin and myosin complex actomyosin due to which muscle contraction and relaxation takes place. Albert Szent Gyorgyi worked out biochemical events of muscle contraction.

    Correct Option: C

    Movement of Ca2+ out in sarcoplasmic reticulum controls the making and breaking of actin and myosin complex actomyosin due to which muscle contraction and relaxation takes place. Albert Szent Gyorgyi worked out biochemical events of muscle contraction.


  1. Glenoid cavity articulates:









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    Glenoid cavity articulates humerus with scapula.

    Correct Option: C

    Glenoid cavity articulates humerus with scapula.



  1. Select the correct statement with respect to locomotion in humans:









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    Vertebral column has 12 thoracic vertebrate. The joints between adjacent vertebrae is cartilaginous joint which permits limited movements. Progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum which supports in pregnancy in females. Deposition of uric acid in form of urate crystal in the joints are responsible for the inflammation and painful symptoms of gout.

    Correct Option: A

    Vertebral column has 12 thoracic vertebrate. The joints between adjacent vertebrae is cartilaginous joint which permits limited movements. Progesterone is secreted by corpus luteum which supports in pregnancy in females. Deposition of uric acid in form of urate crystal in the joints are responsible for the inflammation and painful symptoms of gout.