Locomotion and Movement
Previous year questions with solutions · 2000 – 2026
61 Questions
31 Papers covered
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Year-wise statistics questions · papers · average per paper · weightage Year Questions Papers Avg / paper Weightage 2026 8 2 4 10.13% ↑117.7% 2024 4 2 2 4.65% ↓14% 2023 2 1 2 5.41% ↓6.8% 2022 4 2 2 5.80% ↓22.7% 2021 3 1 3 7.50% ↑200% 2020 1 1 1 2.50% ↓53.8% 2019 2 1 2 5.41% ↓5.4% 2018 2 1 2 5.71% ↓2.9% 2017 2 1 2 5.88% ↑27.5% 2016 3 2 1.5 4.62% ↓30.8% 2015 4 2 2 6.67% ↓3.3% 2014 2 1 2 6.90% ↓4.8% 2013 5 2 2.5 7.25% ↑106.5% 2012 2 2 1 3.51% ↑117.5% 2011 1 2 0.5 1.61% ↓65.6% 2010 3 2 1.5 4.69% ↓1.6% 2009 2 1 2 4.76% ↓33.3% 2007 2 1 2 7.14% ↑142.9% 2006 1 1 1 2.94% ↓52.9% 2005 2 1 2 6.25% ↑81.3% 2002 1 1 1 3.45% ↓44.8% 2001 2 1 2 6.25% ↓22.9% 2000 3 1 3 8.11%
All 61 MCQ 54 Matching 6 Multiple Correct 1
TopicAll Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System Joints Mechanism of Muscle Contraction (Sliding Filament Theory) Muscle: Structure of Contractile Proteins Skeletal System: Axial and Appendicular Skeleton Types of Movement YearAll 2026 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 2000
1
Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human endoskeleton? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
C, D and E only B, C and E only A, B and D only B and E only
NEET (UG) 2026
2
Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?
Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
3
The number of vertebrae in a human is .
206 7 12 26
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
4
Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebral column from the head to toe?
Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
RE-NEET (UG) 2026
5
Match List-I with List-II Choose the correct answer from the options given below
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2021
6
Match the following columns and select the correct option.
(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
NEET (UG) 2020
7
Select the correct option :
Each rib is a flat thin bone and all the ribs are connected dorsally to the thoracic vertebrae and ventrally to the sternum There are seven pairs of vertebrosternal, three pairs of vertebrochondral and two pairs of vertebral ribs 8th, 9th and 10th pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are connected to the sternum with the help of hyaline cartilage.
NEET (UG) 2019
8
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.
X = 12, Y = 5; True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and sternum on the two ends X = 24, Y = 2; The true ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side X = 24, Y = 12; True ribs are dorsally attached to vertebral column but are free on ventral side X = 12, Y = 7; True ribs are attached dorsally to vertebral column and ventrally to the sternum
NEET 2017
9
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Production of body heat Locomotion Production of erythrocytes Storage of minerals
AIPMT 2015
10
Glenoid cavity articulates
clavicle with scapula humerus with scapula clavicle with acromion scapula with acromion.
AIPMT 2015 (Cancelled)
11
Three of the following pairs of the human skeletal parts are correctly matched with their respective inclusive skeletal category and one pair is not matched. Identify the non-matching pair.
array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Sternum and ribs & Axial skeleton \ array array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Clavicle and glenoid & Pelvic girdle \ array array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Humerus and ulna & Appendicular skeleton \ array array|l|l| Pair of skeletal parts & Category \ Malleus and stapes & Ear ossicles \ array
AIPMT 2011 (Prelims)
12
Which one of the following is the correct matching of three items and their grouping category?
array|l|l| Items & Group \ Ilium, ischium, pubis & Coxal bones of pelvic girdle \ array array|l|l| Items & Group \ Actin, myosin, rhodopsin & Muscle proteins \ array array|l|l| Items & Group \ Cytosine, uracil, thiamine & Pyrimidines \ array array|l|l| Items & Group \ Malleus, incus, cochlea & Ear ossicles \ array
AIPMT 2009
13
Which one of the following items gives its correct total number?
Types of diabetes-3 Cervical vertebrae in humans-8 Floating ribs in humans-4 Amino acids found in proteins-16
AIPMT 2007
14
In human body, which one of the following is anatomically correct?
Collar bones - 3 pairs Salivary glands - 1 pair Cranial nerves - 10 pairs Floating ribs - 2 pairs
AIPMT 2007
15
An acromion process is characteristically found in the
pelvic girdle of mammals pectoral girdle of mammals skull of frog sperm of mammals.
AIPMT 2005
16
Sternum is connected to ribs by
bony matter white fibrous cartilage hyaline cartilage areolar tissue
AIPMT 2000
17
Bone related with skull is
coracoid arytenoid pterygoid atlas
AIPMT 2000