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Differentiate between atlas and axis vertebrae.

Important Questions on Locomotion and Movement

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Draw a neat labelled diagram of pelvic girdle.
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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
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Name the keystone bone of the cranium. Where is it located?
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In mammals, quadrate is modified as
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Match the following columns and select the correct option.

  Column-I   Column-II
(a) Floating Ribs (i) Located between second and seventh ribs
(b) Acromion (ii) Head of the Humerus
(c) Scapula (iii) Clavicle
(d) Glenoid cavity (iv) Do not connect with the sternum
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Out of 'X' pairs of ribs in humans, only 'Y' pairs are true ribs. Select the option that correctly represents values of X and Y and provides their explanation:
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Name two cranial sutures and their locations.
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Glenoid cavity helps in articulation of:
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Which ONE of the following terms is NOT used while describing human vertebra?
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Select the correct option.
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Match the following.

  SET-I   SET-II
(A) Os penis (I) Sesamoid bone
(B) Girdle (II) Visceral bone
(C) Patella (III) Cartilage bone
(D) Cranium (IV) Investing bone
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Cranium is the part of the axial skeleton. 
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Sprain is more painful than fracture.Why?
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What is the difference between the matrix of bones and cartilage?
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The three tiny bones present in the middle ear are called ear ossicles. Write them in correct sequence beginning from the eardrum.
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Which among the following is not a part of the appendicular skeleton.
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Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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Why are long bones slightly bent and not straight ?
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The shape of ear bone malleus is 
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Observe the given figure and name the parts labelled as X and Y.

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