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Support and movement covers the axial and appendicular skeleton, bone structure, joints and the arrangement of skeletal muscles. Muscle contraction is explained through actin, myosin, sliding filaments, calcium ions and ATP, while arthritis is distinguished as a disorder of joints rather than a normal part of movement.
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- A. Distal end of tibia and carpal bones
- B. Distal end of fibula and tarsal bones
- C. Proximal end of tibia and carpal bones
- D. Proximal end of fibula and tarsal bones
Explanation: The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is formed by the articulation of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula with the…
Correct answer: Distal end of fibula and tarsal bones- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells that form new bone, and osteoclasts are bone resorption cells that dissolve old bone.
Correct answer: C- A. Allow extension and flexion of the arms and legs
- B. Provide attachment for the pectoral and pelvic girdles
- C. Protect the spinal cord enclosed in the vertebral column
- D. Increase the strength and flexibility of the vertebral column
Explanation: The correct answer is Option D: The curves of the vertebral column increase its strength and flexibility.
Correct answer: Increase the strength and flexibility of the vertebral column- A. Grow larger in size
- B. Protect against enemies
- C. Allow diffusion of gases
- D. Prevent from desiccation
Explanation: Arthropods need to molt, or shed their exoskeleton, because the rigid structure does not allow for growth.
Correct answer: Grow larger in size145. The disease that can be treated by taking vitamin D supplements and exposing the skin to sunlight is
- A. Rickets
- B. Sciatica
- C. Spondylosis
- D. Osteoarthritis
Explanation: The correct answer is 'rickets'. Rickets is a bone condition in children caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate.
Correct answer: Rickets- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: The brachialis muscle originates on the distal half of the anterior (front) surface of the humerus (upper arm bone) and inserts on the…
Correct answer: D- A. Outer end of the shoulder blade, Sternum
- B. Humerus, Sternum
- C. Outer end of shoulder blade, ribs
- D. Humerus, ribs
Explanation: The clavicle, also known as the collarbone, is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum.
Correct answer: Outer end of the shoulder blade, Sternum- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: Point P on the humerus articulates with the trochlear notch of the ulna, which is labelled T, while point Q on the radius articulates with…
Correct answer: D- A. Osteoblast
- B. Osteoclast
- C. Osteocytes
- D. Chondrocytes
Explanation: These results suggest that most of the cells in the soft callus are derived from the mesenchymal progenitors in the periosteum, and not…
Correct answer: Osteocytes- A. Cranium and facial bones
- B. Sternum, ribs, vertebrae
- C. Lumbar, Thoracic and pelvic bones
- D. Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdle, and appendages
Explanation: The axial skeleton includes the bones along the central axis of the body, including the cranium and facial bones, the sternum, ribs, and…
Correct answer: Pectoral girdles, pelvic girdle, and appendages- A. 7
- B. 19
- C. 14
- D. 33
Explanation: There are 7 vertebrae in the cervical region and 12 in the thoracic region, so 19 is the correct answer.
Correct answer: 19- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: Only B is correct because it represents the acetabulum, the true socket where the head of the femur fits.
Correct answer: B- A. Distal ends of tibia-fibula and tarsal bones
- B. Distal ends of tibia-fibula and carpal bones
- C. Proximal end of tibia-fibula and tarsal bones
- D. Proximal end of tibia-fibula and carpal bones
Explanation: The ankle joint, also known as the talocrural joint, is formed by the articulation of the distal ends of the tibia and fibula with the…
Correct answer: Distal ends of tibia-fibula and tarsal bones- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 4
- D. 6
Explanation: The correct answer is 1. In the diagram of the human knee joint, only one ligament is clearly visible.
Correct answer: 1- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
Explanation: The pelvic girdle typically consists of two major joints: the sacroiliac joint (each connecting the sacrum to the ilium of the pelvis on…
Correct answer: 2- A. Hold bones together and keep them stable
- B. Provide strength to the associated muscles of joints
- C. Secrete synovial fluid which allows joints to move smoothly
- D. Absorb the synovial fluid which is enclosed in the joint capsule
Explanation: The correct answer is Option C: secrete synovial fluid which allows joints to move smoothly.
Correct answer: Secrete synovial fluid which allows joints to move smoothly- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation: D represents pivot joint. Proximal radioulnar joint is a pivot joint, allowing rotational movement of the forearm..
Correct answer: D- A. Hinge joints
- B. Saddle joints
- C. Biaxial joints
- D. Gliding joints
Explanation: Your fingers are able to flex and extend. This type of motion is bidirectional, but along only one axis.
Correct answer: Hinge joints- A. Freely movable joints
- B. Slightly movable joints
- C. Immovable joints
- D. None of these
Explanation: The hinge joint shows movement in one plane while the ball and socket joints allow movement in three planes.
Correct answer: Freely movable joints- A. Synovial joint
- B. Fibrous joint
- C. Cartilaginous joint
- D. None of these joints
Explanation: The root of the tooth and the socket of the mandible and the maxilla is an example of a fibrous joints.
Correct answer: Fibrous joint