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Which of the following is not an example of a synovial joint?

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Important Questions on Locomotion and Movement

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Describe the structure of synovial joint with the help of a neat labelled diagram,
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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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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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Which of the following joints would allow no movement? 
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Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
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Calcium important in skeletal muscle contraction because 
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Select the correct option.
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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:
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Match List I with List II: 

List I

List II
A. Cartilaginous Joint  I. Between flat skull bones 
B.Ball and Socket Joint II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column
C. Fibrous Joint III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
D. Saddle Joint IV.  Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

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Describe briefly any four moveable joints with examples.
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Which of the following hormones can play a significant role in osteoporosis?
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Select the correct matching of the types of the joint with the example in the human skeletal system.
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Which type of tissue is correctly paired with its location?
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Write an example of a hinge joint.
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Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
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Name the ion responsible for the unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscle contraction.
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Osteoporosis, an age-related disease of the skeletal system, may occur due to
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Glenoid cavity helps in articulation of:
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(a) Scapula (i) Cartilaginous joints
(b) Cranium (ii) Flat bone
(c) Sternum (iii) Fibrous joints
(d) Vertebral column (iv) Triangular flat bone
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The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of