Human Body Movement Quiz

Which of the following statements is true about the elbow joint?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the ribs?

Which of the following animals has an outer skeleton?

Which type of joint is present in the upper jaw?

What is the difference between movement and locomotion?

The contraction of which structure pulls the bones during movement?

Which of the following animals has fins on its body and a streamlined body?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Exercise Questions

Fill in the blanks:
- Joints of the bones help in the movement of the body.
- A combination of bones and cartilages forms the skeleton of the body.
- The bones at the elbow are joined by a hinge joint.
- The contraction of the muscles pulls the bones during movement.
Indicate True/False:
- The movement and locomotion of all animals are exactly the same. (False)
- The cartilages are harder than bones. (False)
- The finger bones do not have joints. (False)
- The forearm has two bones. (True)
- Cockroaches have an outer skeleton. (True)
Matching:
- Upper Jaw - Is an immovable joint.

Further Matching Exercise

Column I | Column II
-------------------|------------------ Fish | Has fins on the body, have a streamlined body Ribs | Protect the heart
Snail | Has an outer skeleton and Shows very slow movement Cockroach | Has an outer skeleton and Can fly in the air

Additional Information

Ball and socket joint: A joint where the rounded end of one bone fits into the cavity of another. This allows movement in all directions.
Movable skull bones: The lower jaw.
Elbow movement limitation: The elbow has hinge joints that allow back-and-forth movement, not backwards movement.

Test your knowledge on human body movement and anatomy with this quiz. Answer questions about joints, bones, and their functions, and match various animals to their characteristics. Perfect for biology students studying the musculoskeletal system.