Multiple Choice Questions

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Caudal vertebrae of man are united to form a single

  • synsacrum

  • pygostyle

  • coccyx

  • None of these


C.

coccyx

The bones of the tail, which articulate with the sacral vertebrae. The number of caudal vertebrae varies with the species. The coccyx is a triangular arrangement of bone that makes up the very bottom portion of the spine below the sacrum. It represents a vestigial tail, hence the common term tailbone.

Synsacrum and pygostyle are unique features of aves.


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All the following are the properties of skeletal muscles except

  • excitability

  • contractility

  • rhythmicity

  • toxicity


Achilles tendon is associated with :

  • gluteus muscle

  • hamstring muscle

  • quadriceps muscle

  • gastrocnemius muscle


The sliding filament theory of muscle contraction was proposed by

  • A.F. Huxley and A.P. Pullman

  • A.F. Huxley and H.E. Huxley

  • B. Pullman and A.F. Huxley

  • A. Pullman and E. Pullman


Which of the following is a part of pectoral girdle?

  • Ilium

  • Ischium

  • Acetabulum

  • Glenoid cavity


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Assertion : Among the land animals, the Cheetah can run fastest over the ground.

Reason : The Cheetah uses its powerful forelimbs to push itself forward during running. 

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explantion of Assertion

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

  • If Assertion is true but Reason is false

  • If Assertion is false but Reason is true.


Neural canal is present in :

  • humerus

  • tibia-fibula

  • vertebral column

  • cranial bones


Which of the following type of cartilage is found in intervertebral disc of mammal?

  • Hyaline cartilage

  • Fibrous cartilage

  • Calcified cartilage

  • Elastic cartilage


Assertion : Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammation of the synovial membrane in synovial joints.

Reason : Infectious arthritis mostly occurs due to bacterial and viral infection.

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explantion of Assertion

  • If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

  • If Assertion is true but Reason is false

  • If Assertion is false but Reason is true


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Sigmoid notch is formed by :

  • cavity formed by humerus

  • cavity formed by radio ulna

  • cavity formed by tibia fibula

  • cavity formed by femur


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