Locomotion and Movement

NEET Biology · 98 questions · Page 7 of 10 · Click an option or "Show Solution" to reveal answer

Q61
Haversian canals occur in
A Humerus
B Pubis
C Scapula
D Clavicle
Correct Answer
Option A
Solution

(a) Haversian canals are microscopic tunnels in cortical bone of humerus housing nerves and capillaries.

Q62
Extremities of long bones possess cartilage
A calcified
B fibrous
C elastic
D hyaline
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Hyaline (articular) cartilage covers joint surfaces of long bones, absorbing compression forces.

Q63
Number of cervical vertebrae in camel is
A more than that of rabbit
B less than that of rabbit
C same as that of whale
D more than that of horse
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) All mammals have exactly 7 cervical vertebrae — camel, whale and all others.

Q64
A deltoid ridge occurs in
A Radius
B Ulna
C Femur
D Humerus
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Deltoid ridge is present along the ventral side of humerus as attachment for deltoid muscle.

Q65
The number of floating ribs in the human body is
A 6 pairs
B 5 pairs
C 3 pairs
D 2 pairs
Correct Answer
Option D
Solution

(d) Two pairs of floating ribs (11th and 12th) are not attached to sternum.

Q66
The joint found between sternum and the ribs in humans is
A angular joint
B fibrous joint
C cartilaginous joint
D gliding joint
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Cartilaginous joint (costal cartilage) connects ribs to sternum, allowing limited movement.

Q67
What will happen if ligaments are cut or broken?
A Bones will move freely at joints through cartilage and synovial fluid
B No movement at joints
C Bones will become unfixed
D Bones will become fixed
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) Ligaments connect bones; if cut, bones become unfixed at joints.

Q68
ATPase enzyme needed for muscle contraction is located in
A actinin
B troponin
C myosin
D actin
Correct Answer
Option C
Solution

(c) ATPase is located in the myosin cross-bridge heads; it hydrolyzes ATP to power contraction.

Q69
An acromion process is characteristically found in the:
A pelvic girdle of mammals
B pectoral girdle of mammals
C skull of frog
D sperm of mammals
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Acromion process is a spine-like projection of the scapula (pectoral girdle) for clavicle articulation.

Q70
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
A Hinge joint - between vertebrae
B Gliding joint - between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae
C Cartilaginous - skull bones joint
D Fibrous joint - between phalanges
Correct Answer
Option B
Solution

(b) Gliding joint is found between the pre and post zygapophyses of adjacent vertebrae.

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