CBSE Class 11 Biology Locomotion and Movement MCQs Set B

Question. Axial skeleton is made up of
(a) Skull only
(b) Sternum only
(c) Complete vertebral column
(d) All of the above

Answer : D

Question. What is the right sequence of bones in the ear ossicles of a mammal starting from the tympanum inwards
(a) Malleus, Incus, Stapes
(b) Malleus, Stapes, Incus
(c) Incus, Malleus, Stapes
(d) Stapes, Incus, Malleus

Answer : A

Question. How many ribs are present in human beings
(a) 6 pairs
(b) 9 pairs
(c) 12 pairs
(d) 15 pairs

Answer : C

Question. Find out the correct option regarding true sentence/s from the followings-
(i) Human skull is dicondylic like reptiles.
(ii) Foramen of Magnum is found at the anterior side of skull
(iii) Atlas vertebrae helps in rotation of neck.
(iv) Spinal cord passes to the brain through Foramen of Magnum.
(a) only iv
(b) i, ii, iv
(c) i, iii, iv
(d) all are correct

Answer : A

Question. Largest foramen of human body is -
(a) Foramen of Monro
(b) Foremen ovalis
(c) Foramen of Magnedie
(d) Foramen of Magnum
Answer : D

Question. Vertebrochondral ribs are –
(a) 11^th & 12^th pair ribs
(b) 8^th, 9^th & 10th pair ribs
(c) 1^st – 7^th pair ribs
(d) 8^th–12^th pair ribs

Answer : B

Question. A shallow depression in the scapula which receives the head of the upper arm bone is known as the
(a) Acetabulum
(b) Neural arch
(c) Glenoid cavity
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. The protein present in the bones is known as
(a) Chondrin
(b) Ossein
(c) Sclero protein
(d) Globulin

Answer : B

Question. The bone of mammals contains Haversian canals which are connected by transverse canals known as
(a) Bidder’s canal
(b) Inguinal canal
(c) Volkmann’s canal
(d) Semicircular canal

Answer : C

Question. The cup-shaped cavity for the articulation of the head of the femur is called
(a) Glenoid cavity
(b) Acetabulum
(c) Obturator
(d) Sigmoid notch

Answer : B

Question. Haversian system is found in
(a) Atlas of man
(b) Ilium of man
(c) Femur of man
(d) Lumbar of man

Answer : C

Question. Cartilage is formed by
(a) Osteoblasts
(b) Chondriocytes
(c) Fibroblasts
(d) Epithelium

Answer : B

Question. The total number of ear bones in man is
(a) 3
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 2

Answer : B

Question. The pectoral and pelvic girdles and the bones of limb form
(a) Axial skeleton
(b) Appendicular skeleton
(c) Visceral skeleton
(d) Outer skeleton

Answer : D

Question. Number of bones in human body is
(a) 260
(b) 206
(c) 306
(d) 203

Answer : B

Question. An acromian process is characterisically found in rabbit/mammals in
(a) Pelvic girdle
(b) Pectoral girdle
(c) Skull
(d) Sternum

Answer : B

Question. Which pair does not have corresponding bone
(a) Humerus and femur
(b) Pectoral and pelvic girdle
(c) Atlas and coccyx
(d) Carpals and tarsals

Answer : C

Question. Ends of long bones are covered with
(a) Cartilage
(b) Muscles
(c) Ligaments
(d) Blood cells

Answer : A

Question. Which part of mammalian body has a single pair of bones
(a) External ear
(b) Lower jaw
(c) Pelvic girdle
(d) Wrist

Answer : C

Question. Pelvic girdle of rabbit consist of
(a) Ilium, ischium & pubis
(b) Ilium, ishcium & coracoid
(c) Coracoid, scapula & clavicle
(d) Ilium, coracoid & scapula

Answer : A

Question. The central shaft of a long bone is known as
(a) Diaphysis
(b) Epiphysis
(c) Hypapophysis
(d) Zygapophysis

Answer : A

Question. In children the bones are more flexible and brittle because their bones have
(a) Large quantity of salts and little organic substances
(b) Large quantity of organic substances and little salts
(c) Well developed Haversian system
(d) Large number of osteoblasts

Answer : B

Question. Rotation of thigh on lateral sides is facilitated by
(a) Gluteus medius
(b) Gluteus minimus
(c) Iliacus
(d) Obturator externus

Answer : D

Question. Bones act as reservoir of which mineral salts
(a) Sodium and magnesium
(b) Calcium and sodium
(c) Calcium and magnesium
(d) Copper and iron

Answer : C

Question. The pelvic girdles of females are ...... than those of males
(a) Narrower
(b) Broader
(c) Stoughter
(d) (a) and (b) both

Answer : B

Question. Old people are, more liable to fracture of their bones because
(a) Bones become soft and elastic
(b) Bones become hard and brittle
(c) Bones contain large quantity of organic matter
(d) None of the above

Answer : B

Question. The function of skeleton in vertebrates is/are
(a) Support
(b) Hearing
(c) Sound production
(d) All the above

Answer : A

Question. Patella is associated with
(a) Elbow
(b) Knee
(c) Neck
(d) Wrist

Answer : B

Question. Which one of the cartilage helps in early birth of a child, without damage to the pelvic girdle
(a) Hyaline cartilage
(b) Elastic cartilage
(c) Calcified cartilage
(d) Fibrous cartilage

Answer : D

Question. Red bone marrow is present in
(a) Tips of long bones
(b) Tips of short bones
(c) Bones of skull
(d) Shaft of long bones

Answer : A

Question. Total number of bones in the hind limb of a man is
(a) 14
(b) 21
(c) 24
(d) 30

Answer : D

Question. Which of the following is an example of appendicular skeleton
(a) Bones of skull
(b) Bones of vertebal column
(c) Ribs
(d) Bones of fore and hind limbs

Answer : D

Question. Appendicular skeleton is
(a) Girdles and limbs
(b) Vertebrae
(c) Rib and sternum
(d) Skull

Answer : A

Question. The vertebral column is connected to the pelvic girdle in the
(a) Coccygeal region
(b) Sacral region
(c) Lumbar region
(d) Cervical region

Answer : B

Question. Obturator foramen is present between-
(a) Ilium & Ischium
(b) Ilium & pubis
(c) Ischium & pubis
(d) None of these

Answer : C

Question. Synovial membrane is found in
(a) Neuromotor junction
(b) Synaptic junction
(c) Joints
(d) All the nerves

Answer : C

Question. Joints are lubricated by
(a) Epidermis
(b) Dermis
(c) Tympanic membrane
(d) Synovial fluid

Answer : D

Question. Ball and socket joints can be seen in
(a) Wrist
(b) Fingers
(c) Neck
(d) Shoulders

Answer : D

Question. Bone joints are made up of
(a) Cardiac muscles
(b) Elastin fibres
(c) Skeletal muscle fibres
(d) Collagen fibres

Answer : C

Question. When the head of humerus fits into glenoid cavity, joint is
(a) Ball and socket joint
(b) Hinge joint
(c) Pivot joint
(d) Saddle joint

Answer : A

Question. Joint of wrist is of
(a) Hinge type
(b) Ball and socket type
(c) Pivot type
(d) None of these

Answer : D

Question. When joint becomes inflamed and painful, condition is called
(a) Rheumatism
(b) Sprain
(c) Osteoarthritis
(d) Gouty arthritis

Answer : C

Question. Joint between femur and pelvic girdle is
(a) Pivotal
(b) Ball and socket
(c) Hinge
(d) Saddle

Answer : B

Question. Joint between femur and acetabulum is known as
(a) Hinge joint
(b) Saddle joint
(c) Gliding joint
(d) Ball and socket joint

Answer : D

Question. Joint between femur and tibio–fibula is
(a) Hinge joint
(b) Saddle joint
(c) Pivot joint
(d) Imperfect joint

Answer : A

Question. Ball and socket joint is found between
(a) Ribs and vertebral
(b) Femur and tibio-fibula
(c) Humerus and olecranon fossa
(d) Humerus and pectoral girdle

Answer : D

Question. Tendon is a structure which connects
(a) A bone with another bone
(b) A nerve with a muscle
(c) A muscle with a bone
(d) A muscle with a muscle

Answer : C

Question. Synovial joints is
(a) Pivot joint
(b) Hinge joint
(c) Ball and socket joint
(d) All of these

Answer : D

Question. ........acts as a shock absorber to cushion when tibia and femur came together
(a) Ligament
(b) Cartilage
(c) Tendon
(d) Disc

Answer : C

Question. Which of the following lubricates ligament and tendons and is an important constituent of synovial fluid of bones
(a) Pectins
(b) Lipids
(c) Hyaluronidase
(d) Hyaluronic acid

Answer : D