Locomotion and Movement
Test 4

Correct answer Carries: 4.

Wrong Answer Carries: -1.

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

Sternum
Vertebra
Femur
Skull
3

The femur (thigh bone) is part of the appendicular skeleton, which includes limb bones and girdles.

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

Bone formation
Lubrication
Oxygen transport
Muscle attachment
2

Synovial fluid lubricates joints, reducing friction and enabling smooth movement.

Which bone is also known as the collarbone?

Scapula
Clavicle
Sternum
Humerus
2

The clavicle, or collarbone, connects the sternum to the scapula.

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of the alimentary canal?

Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Voluntary muscle
3

Smooth muscle, which is involuntary, helps in the peristaltic movement of the alimentary canal.

Which of the following statements about the pectoral girdle is incorrect?

It consists of a clavicle and a scapula on each side.
The scapula is a triangular flat bone located dorsally.
The clavicle is commonly called the collar bone.
The scapula articulates with the sternum.
4

The scapula does not articulate with the sternum; it articulates with the clavicle and humerus​.

Which of the following statements about the pelvic girdle is correct?

It consists of three separate bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.
The acetabulum is the site where the femur articulates with the pelvic girdle.
The pubic symphysis is composed of hyaline cartilage.
The pelvic girdle is not connected to the vertebral column.
2

The acetabulum is the cavity in the pelvic girdle where the femur articulates​.

Which of the following statements about joints is incorrect?

Fibrous joints allow no movement.
Cartilaginous joints allow slight movement.
Synovial joints do not contain any fluid-filled cavity.
Hinge joints allow movement in one plane.
3

Synovial joints are characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled cavity that allows movement​..

Which bone is incorrectly matched with its type?

Femur - Long bone
Scapula - Flat bone
Carpal - Irregular bone
Vertebra - Irregular bone
3

Carpals are short bones, not irregular bones​.

What type of movement is shown by leucocytes in blood?

Ciliary movement
Muscular movement
Amoeboid movement
Flagellar movement
3

Leucocytes exhibit amoeboid movement, which allows them to squeeze through capillary walls.

Which of the following is an example of a gliding joint?

Elbow joint
Hip joint
Wrist joint
Knee joint
3

The wrist contains gliding joints that allow limited movement between carpal bones.

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