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Musculoskeletal Health: Anatomy and Physiology

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

  1. Support

  2. Protection

  3. Movement

  4. Blood production


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The skeletal system does not produce blood. This function is carried out by the hematopoietic system, which includes the bone marrow.

What is the largest bone in the human body?

  1. Femur

  2. Tibia

  3. Humerus

  4. Pelvis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.

Which of the following is NOT a type of joint?

  1. Ball-and-socket joint

  2. Hinge joint

  3. Pivot joint

  4. Fixed joint


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fixed joints, also known as synarthroses, are not true joints because they do not allow for any movement between the bones they connect.

What is the primary function of muscles?

  1. Movement

  2. Support

  3. Heat production

  4. Sensation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of muscles is to generate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

  1. Skeletal muscle

  2. Smooth muscle

  3. Cardiac muscle

  4. Voluntary muscle


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Voluntary muscle is not a type of muscle tissue. Skeletal muscle is voluntary, meaning it can be consciously controlled.

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

  1. Gluteus maximus

  2. Quadriceps femoris

  3. Erector spinae

  4. Deltoid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gluteus maximus, also known as the butt muscle, is the largest muscle in the human body.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

  1. Movement

  2. Heat production

  3. Sensation

  4. Balance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The muscular system does not have a sensory function. Sensation is a function of the nervous system.

What is the process by which muscles contract?

  1. Sliding filament theory

  2. Cross-bridge theory

  3. Motor unit recruitment

  4. Muscle fiber recruitment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sliding filament theory explains how muscles contract by describing the interaction between actin and myosin filaments.

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle contraction?

  1. Isotonic contraction

  2. Isometric contraction

  3. Eccentric contraction

  4. Concentric contraction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Eccentric contraction is not a type of muscle contraction. It refers to the lengthening of a muscle under tension.

What is the primary function of tendons?

  1. Attach muscles to bones

  2. Transmit force from muscles to bones

  3. Store energy

  4. Produce heat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary function of tendons is to attach muscles to bones, allowing for the transmission of force and movement.

Which of the following is NOT a type of ligament?

  1. Collateral ligament

  2. Cruciate ligament

  3. Annular ligament

  4. Tendon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tendons are not ligaments. They are fibrous cords that attach muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to bones.

What is the primary function of cartilage?

  1. Reduce friction at joints

  2. Provide cushioning and shock absorption

  3. Allow for smooth movement of bones

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cartilage serves multiple functions, including reducing friction at joints, providing cushioning and shock absorption, and allowing for smooth movement of bones.

Which of the following is NOT a type of cartilage?

  1. Hyaline cartilage

  2. Elastic cartilage

  3. Fibrocartilage

  4. Bone cartilage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bone cartilage is not a type of cartilage. Cartilage is a specialized connective tissue that does not contain blood vessels or nerves.

What is the process by which bones grow and repair themselves?

  1. Ossification

  2. Remodeling

  3. Resorption

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bone growth and repair involve a combination of ossification, remodeling, and resorption, which work together to maintain bone health and integrity.

Which of the following is NOT a mineral found in bones?

  1. Calcium

  2. Phosphorus

  3. Magnesium

  4. Sodium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sodium is not a mineral found in bones. Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are the primary minerals that make up bone tissue.

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