Which is a part of appendicular skeleton?
- Skull
- Sternum
- Rib cage
- Pelvic girdle
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Answer: D. Pelvic girdle
The pelvic girdle (and limb bones) form the appendicular skeleton; skull, sternum and rib cage are axial.
Matric Biology: Support and Movement, questions with answers
Practise 15 real Federal Board questions on Support and Movement from 2023 to 2025. See the answer and explanation as soon as you answer.
15real questions
6multiple choice
4exam sessions
About Support and Movement in Matric Biology
Support and Movement is one of the 15 main chapters in our Federal Board Matric Biology question bank (9th and 10th class), and about 4% of its real questions come from it. Tayyari Karo has 15 real questions on this chapter from 2023 to 2025; 6 are multiple choice and marked instantly, and the rest are short and long questions with a model answer. By difficulty: 11 medium, 4 easy.
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Identify the given joint (scapula-humerus).
- Hinge joint
- Pivot joint
- Ball-and-socket joint
- Gliding joint
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Answer: C. Ball-and-socket joint
The shoulder joint, between the rounded head of the humerus and the scapula's socket, is a ball-and-socket joint.
In which disease crystals of uric acid are accumulated in toe joints?
- Osteoporosis
- Gout
- Arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
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Answer: B. Gout
Gout is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in joints, classically the big toe.
All others are examples of freely moveable joints EXCEPT:
- Hip joint
- Shoulder joint
- Elbow joint
- Rib joint
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Answer: D. Rib joint
Rib joints (between ribs and vertebrae/sternum) are slightly moveable (cartilaginous), unlike the freely moveable synovial hip, shoulder and elbow joints.
Which of the given parts is NOT included in axial skeleton?
- Skull
- Hyoid bone
- Rib cage
- Hips
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Answer: D. Hips
The hips (pelvic girdle) belong to the appendicular skeleton, not the axial skeleton.
What is arthritis? Enlist its symptoms and treatments.
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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that often worsens with age.
Symptoms: joint pain, swelling, stiffness (especially in the morning), and reduced range of movement.
Treatment: pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medicines (analgesics/NSAIDs), physical therapy/exercise to maintain joint mobility, and in severe cases joint replacement surgery.
Compare bone with cartilage.
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Bone: hard, rigid connective tissue with a matrix hardened by calcium salts; well supplied with blood vessels and nerves; provides strong support, protection and acts as levers for movement.
Cartilage: softer, flexible connective tissue with a matrix of collagen/elastic fibres (no calcium salts); avascular (no blood supply); provides flexible support and cushioning at joints, ears, nose, etc.
Describe the joint in action with reference to bending and straightening of arm.
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The elbow is a hinge (synovial) joint between the humerus and the radius/ulna, and its bending/straightening depends on a pair of antagonistic muscles.
Bending (flexion): the biceps muscle (on the front of the upper arm) contracts and shortens, pulling the radius upward, while the triceps (on the back) relaxes and lengthens; this causes the forearm to bend upward at the elbow joint (hinge movement).
Straightening (extension): the triceps contracts and shortens, pulling the ulna down/back, while the biceps relaxes and lengthens; this straightens the arm at the elbow. …
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Sessions with Support and Movement questions
| Session | Questions |
|---|---|
| 2025 1st Annual | 4 |
| 2025 2nd Annual | 4 |
| 2024 Annual | 4 |
| 2023 Annual | 3 |
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What does the Support and Movement chapter cover on this page?
15 real Federal Board (FBISE) Biology questions on Support and Movement from 2023 to 2025, for 9th and 10th class. Each one shows the session it came from.
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