Locomotion and Movement


  1. Which of the following joints would allow no movement?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Fibrous joint is an attachment between bones, being held together by fibrous connective tissue. For example- suture between skull bones.

    Correct Option: D

    Fibrous joint is an attachment between bones, being held together by fibrous connective tissue. For example- suture between skull bones.


  1. 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. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Glenoid cavity is found in pectoral girdle.

    Correct Option: B

    Glenoid cavity is found in pectoral girdle.



  1. Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Production of body heat is caused by the process of metabolism (respiration).

    Correct Option: B

    Production of body heat is caused by the process of metabolism (respiration).


  1. Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    In a humans total number of ribs are Fourteen (14). These are of three types
    (1) True ribs-These are 7 in number.
    (2) False ribs- These are two (2) in number.
    (3) Floating ribs-These are 4 in number.

    Correct Option: A

    In a humans total number of ribs are Fourteen (14). These are of three types
    (1) True ribs-These are 7 in number.
    (2) False ribs- These are two (2) in number.
    (3) Floating ribs-These are 4 in number.



  1. The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of:









  1. View Hint View Answer Discuss in Forum

    Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provide freely movement between atlas and axis vertebrae of vertebral column.

    Correct Option: B

    Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provide freely movement between atlas and axis vertebrae of vertebral column.