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Locomotion in humans
[172001] Calcium absorbed from diet is mainly stored in the A cartilages. B bones. C skeletal muscles. D liver. B [172002] The appendicular skeleton includes the A skull. B vertebral column. C sternum. D girdles. D [172003] Which of the following about biceps and triceps is correct? Biceps Triceps A Flexor Extensor B Extensor Flexor C Flexor Flexor D Extensor Extensor A [172004] Ball-and-socket joint is found in the A shoulder. B knee. C elbow. D ankle. A
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[172005] Which of the following about joint movement is correct? Ball-and-socket joint Hinge joint A in one plane in one plane B in one plane in all planes C in all planes in one plane D in all planes in all planes C [172006] Which of the following structures helps to prevent dislocation of a joint? A Cartilage B Ligament C Synovial fluid D Synovial membrane B [172007] The end surface of a bone inside a joint is covered by A ligament. B tendons. C bone marrow. D cartilage. D [172008] The lower arm is raised by A contracting the biceps and the triceps. B relaxing the biceps and the triceps. C contracting the biceps and relaxing the triceps. D contracting the triceps and relaxing the biceps. C
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[172009] Which of the following are parts of the axial skeleton? (1) Skull (2) Pelvic girdle (3) Vertebrae A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) B [172010] Which of the following statements correctly describes the functions of ligaments and tendons? A Ligaments protect the brain and tendons link the muscles to the bones. B Ligaments link the muscles to the bones and tendons protect the joints. C Ligaments link joints and tendons protect the muscles. D Ligaments protect the joints and tendons link the muscles to the bones. D [172011] Which of the following is a skeletal tissue? A Bone B Muscle C Biceps D Triceps A
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[172012] Refer to the following diagram, which shows the movement of a lower arm. Which of the following pairs is correct? joint C
muscle A
muscle B
lower arm raised
joint D
A B C D
Joint C allows all-plane movement ball and socket joint elbow joint movable joint
Joint D allows own-plane movement only ball and socket joint shoulder joint immovable joint
A
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[172013] joint C
muscle A
muscle B
lower arm raised
joint D
Refer to the diagram above, which shows the movement of a lower arm. Muscles A and B work in pair and are called A cardiac muscles. B smooth muscles. C opposite muscles D opposing muscles. D [172014] Which of the following connects muscles to a bone? A Ligament B Tendon C Synovial joint D Cartilage B
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[172015] Which of the following correctly explain why bones are living tissues? (1) Bones can respire. (2) Bones can produce red blood cells. (3) Bones are strong and rigid. A (1) only B (1) and (2) only C (1) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) B
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[172101] Which of the following structures can be found in bone tissues? (1) Muscle fibres (2) Nerves (3) Blood vessels A (1) only B (1) and (2) only C (1) and (3) only D (2) and (3) only D [172102] Cartilage can be found in (1) the nose. (2) the oesophagus. (3) the trachea. A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) B [172103] Which of the following parts belong to the axial skeleton? (1)
A B C D
(2)
(3)
(1) and (2) only (1) and (3) only (2) and (3) only (1), (2) and (3)
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C [172104] The diagram below shows a human arm.
X
Which of the following statements about structure X is/are correct? (1) Structure X contracts when the forearm is raised. (2) Structure X can generate a force to raise the forearm. (3) Structure X is a living tissue. A (3) only B (1) and (2) only C (1) and (3) only D (2) and (3) only A [172105] Which of the following statements about the functions of skeleton is/are incorrect? (1) The rib cage protects the heart. (2) The thigh bone produces blood cells. (3) The cartilage acts as a storage of minerals. A (2) only B (1) and (2) only C (1) and (3) only D (2) and (3) only B Oxford University Press 2005
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[172106] Directions: The following two questions refer to the diagrams below. Diagram I shows an athlete at the starting blocks. Diagram II shows the muscles and the bones in his left leg.
X
P
R
S
Q
I
II
In diagram I, which muscles in the left leg of the athlete are contracting? A P and Q B P and S C Q and R D R and S C [172107] Which of the following are produced in structure X? (1) Calcium salts (2) Red blood cells (3) White blood cells A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) C
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[172108] Directions: The following three questions refer to the diagram below, which shows a ball and socket joint.
P Q R S
Which of the following structures can reduce the friction during movement? (1) Structure P (2) Structure Q (3) Structure R A (1) only B (1) and (2) only C (2) and (3) only D (1), (2) and (3) B [172109] Which of the following is the function of structure S? A Structure S prevents dislocation of the joint. B Structure S secrets synovial fluid. C Structure S generates a force for movement at the joint. D Structure S contracts and relaxes to control the movement at the joint. A [172110] Which of the following is an example of this type of joint? A The joint between the finger bones B The elbow joint C The knee joint D The hip joint Oxford University Press 2005
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