Skeletal system — NEET Biology Questions

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33 Questions Locomotion and movement Class 11

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MCQ
Why are the last two pairs of ribs called floating ribs?
  • A. They are not connected ventrally to sternum
  • B. They are not attached to any structure
  • C. They do not attach to thoracic vertebrae
  • D. They are made of cartilage
✅ Correct Answer: A
11th and 12th ribs are free at ventral ends.
MCQ
Which skull bones articulate with the vertebral column?
  • A. Occipital condyles
  • B. Parietal bones
  • C. Temporal bones
  • D. Zygomatic bones
✅ Correct Answer: A
The skull region articulates with the vertebral column via occipital condyles.
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MCQ
Q1. Assertion (A): The human skull articulates with the vertebral column through occipital condyles. Reason (R): This makes the human skull dicondylic.
  • A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C. A is true, R is false
  • D. A is false, R is true
✅ Correct Answer: A
The skull connects to the vertebral column via two occipital condyles, making it dicondylic.
MCQ
The skeletal system provides support, protection, and ___.
  • A. production of lymph
  • B. blood pressure regulation
  • C. movement
  • D. sensory perception
✅ Correct Answer: C
Skeleton supports movement along with protection and structure.
MCQ
The appendicular skeleton is related to:
  • A. Skull and sternum
  • B. Vertebral column
  • C. Limb bones and girdles
  • D. Ribs
✅ Correct Answer: C
Limb bones and girdles form the appendicular skeleton.

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