Musculoskeletal System MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: September 28, 2024

Which of the following is not a component of the musculoskeletal system? A) Bones B) Muscles C) Blood vessels D) Ligaments Answer: C) Blood vessels What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement? A) Cardiac muscle B) Smooth muscle C) Skeletal muscle D) Involuntary muscle Answer: C) Skeletal muscle What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion? A) Hinge joint B) Ball and socket joint C) Pivot joint D) Saddle joint Answer: B) Ball and socket joint Which type of muscle tissue is found only in the heart? A) Skeletal muscle B) Cardiac muscle C) Smooth muscle D) Voluntary muscle Answer: B) Cardiac muscle The primary function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system is to: A) Attach muscle to bone B) Stabilize joints by connecting bones C) Produce red blood cells D) Store calcium Answer: B) Stabilize joints by connecting bones Which mineral is most important for muscle contraction? A) Sodium B) Potassium C) Calcium D) Magnesium Answer: C) Calcium The type of joint found between the humerus and scapula is a: A) Hinge joint B) Pivot joint C) Ball and socket joint D) Gliding joint Answer: C) Ball and socket joint Tendons connect: A) Muscle to bone B) Bone to bone C) Cartilage to bone D) Ligaments to muscle Answer: A) Muscle to bone What is the primary function of the skeletal system? A) Producing hormones B) Blood circulation C) Providing structural support D) Regulating metabolism Answer: C) Providing structural support Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A) Femur B) Humerus C) Skull D) Radius Answer: C) Skull Which type of joint is found in the elbow? A) Ball and socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Saddle joint D) Pivot joint Answer: B) Hinge joint What is the primary function of cartilage in the musculoskeletal system? A) Connecting muscles to bones B) Storing minerals C) Cushioning joints D) Protecting internal organs Answer: C) Cushioning joints Which bone is part of the appendicular skeleton? A) Vertebrae B) Sternum C) Pelvis D) Skull Answer: C) Pelvis What is the term for the tissue that stores fat in bones? A) Red marrow B) Yellow marrow C) Compact bone D) Periosteum Answer: B) Yellow marrow Smooth muscle is typically found in which part of the body? A) Arms B) Heart C) Digestive tract D) Skeletal system Answer: C) Digestive tract The long shaft of a bone is known as the: A) Epiphysis B) Diaphysis C) Periosteum D) Medullary cavity Answer: B) Diaphysis Which of the following is a function of red bone marrow? A) Producing red blood cells B) Storing fat C) Cushioning joints D) Producing cartilage Answer: A) Producing red blood cells Which type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis? A) Ball and socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Pivot joint D) Saddle joint Answer: C) Pivot joint The point where two bones meet is called a: A) Ligament B) Tendon C) Joint D) Cartilage Answer: C) Joint What is the role of the periosteum in bone health? A) Reducing friction in joints B) Producing cartilage C) Nourishing bone tissue D) Storing minerals Answer: C) Nourishing bone tissue Which muscle type is responsible for the movement of the skeletal system? A) Smooth muscle B) Cardiac muscle C) Skeletal muscle D) Involuntary muscle Answer: C) Skeletal muscle What is the name of the small sacs filled with synovial fluid that reduce friction in joints? A) Tendons B) Bursae C) Ligaments D) Menisci Answer: B) Bursae Which bone is the largest and strongest bone in the human body? A) Humerus B) Femur C) Tibia D) Radius Answer: B) Femur Which structure connects muscle to bone? A) Tendon B) Ligament C) Cartilage D) Meniscus Answer: A) Tendon Osteoporosis primarily affects which part of the musculoskeletal system? A) Joints B) Cartilage C) Bones D) Muscles Answer: C) Bones The soft tissue that covers the ends of bones and acts as a shock absorber in joints is: A) Ligament B) Tendon C) Cartilage D) Synovial fluid Answer: C) Cartilage What is the role of synovial fluid in joints? A) Providing nutrients to muscles B) Lubricating and reducing friction in joints C) Producing red blood cells D) Supporting bone growth Answer: B) Lubricating and reducing friction in joints Which of the following muscles is an involuntary muscle? A) Biceps B) Quadriceps C) Heart D) Triceps Answer: C) Heart The axial skeleton consists of the following except: A) Skull B) Vertebrae C) Pelvis D) Rib cage Answer: C) Pelvis Which part of the skeletal system produces red blood cells? A) Compact bone B) Yellow bone marrow C) Red bone marrow D) Cartilage Answer: C) Red bone marrow Which type of bone provides protection for internal organs? A) Long bone B) Flat bone C) Irregular bone D) Short bone Answer: B) Flat bone Which type of muscle is under voluntary control? A) Cardiac muscle B) Smooth muscle C) Skeletal muscle D) Involuntary muscle Answer: C) Skeletal muscle What is the term for the process by which bones grow and repair themselves? A) Bone resorption B) Bone remodeling C) Bone degradation D) Bone ossification Answer: B) Bone remodeling The area where two or more bones meet is called a: A) Tendon B) Joint C) Ligament D) Cartilage Answer: B) Joint Which of the following is responsible for bone breakdown during the remodeling process? A) Osteoblasts B) Osteoclasts C) Chondrocytes D) Fibroblasts Answer: B) Osteoclasts The primary component of bone matrix that provides strength and structure is: A) Collagen B) Calcium phosphate C) Magnesium D) Sodium Answer: B) Calcium phosphate Which of the following bones is a flat bone? A) Femur B) Humerus C) Sternum D) Radius Answer: C) Sternum Which part of the bone contains the growth plate? A) Diaphysis B) Epiphysis C) Medullary cavity D) Periosteum Answer: B) Epiphysis Which bone is part of the axial skeleton? A) Humerus B) Femur C) Vertebra D) Tibia Answer: C) Vertebra Which joint movement involves decreasing the angle between two bones? A) Extension B) Flexion C) Abduction D) Rotation Answer: B) Flexion What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint? A) Stabilizes the joint B) Cushions and absorbs shock C) Connects muscle to bone D) Produces synovial fluid Answer: B) Cushions and absorbs shock Which muscle is responsible for extending the leg at the knee? A) Hamstring B) Quadriceps C) Biceps D) Gastrocnemius Answer: B) Quadriceps The shoulder joint is an example of which type of joint? A) Ball and socket joint B) Hinge joint C) Pivot joint D) Saddle joint Answer: A) Ball and socket joint The term “articulation” refers to: A) The process of bone remodeling B) A place where two bones meet C) The production of red blood cells D) The attachment of tendons to muscles Answer: B) A place where two bones meet Which of the following structures contains synovial fluid? A) Ligaments B) Tendons C) Joint cavity D) Periosteum Answer: C) Joint cavity  

• Bone Structure and Function MCQs
  • Anatomy of bones and joints MCQs
  • Bone remodeling and healing MCQs
  • Fracture types and classifications MCQs
• Musculoskeletal System MCQs
  • Anatomy of muscles, tendons, and ligaments MCQs
  • Joint biomechanics MCQs
• Fractures MCQs
  • Fracture management (open and closed) MCQs
  • Principles of reduction and fixation MCQs
  • Complications of fractures (e.g., nonunion, malunion, delayed healing) MCQs
  • Pathological fractures MCQs
• Orthopedic Trauma MCQs
  • Trauma assessment and classification MCQs (e.g., pelvic fractures)
  • Management of polytrauma patients MCQs
  • Open fractures and their management MCQs(Gustilo classification)
• Pediatric Orthopedics MCQs
  • Growth plate fractures MCQs
  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) MCQs
  • Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease MCQs
  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) MCQs
• Spine Disorders MCQs
  • Scoliosis and kyphosis MCQs
  • Degenerative spine conditions  MCQs (e.g., spondylolisthesis, herniated discs)
  • Spinal cord injuries MCQs
  • Management of spinal fractures MCQs
• Arthritis MCQs
  • Osteoarthritis MCQs
  • Rheumatoid arthritis MCQs
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis MCQs
  • Gout and other crystal arthropathies MCQs
• Bone and Joint Infections MCQs
  • Osteomyelitis MCQs
  • Septic arthritis MCQs
  • Tuberculosis of the bone (Pott’s disease) MCQs
• Bone Tumors MCQs
  • Benign vs malignant bone tumors MCQs
  • Osteosarcoma, Ewing’s sarcoma MCQs
  • Metastatic bone disease MCQs
• Soft Tissue Conditions MCQs
  • Tendon injuries MCQs(e.g., Achilles tendon rupture)
  • Ligament injuries MCQs (e.g., ACL, PCL tears)
  • Bursitis and tendinitis MCQs
• Joint Disorders MCQs
  • Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff injuries MCQs
  • Hip and knee replacements MCQs (arthroplasty)
  • Meniscal and cartilage injuries MCQs
• Sports Injuries MCQs
  • Common sports-related injuries MCQs(e.g., ACL tears, meniscus injuries)
  • Overuse injuries MCQs(e.g., stress fractures)
• Orthopedic Surgeries MCQs
  • Surgical approaches and techniques  MCQs(ORIF, external fixation, arthroscopy)
  • Complications of orthopedic surgeries MCQs
•  Bone Metabolism Disorders MCQs
  • • Osteoporosis MCQs
    • Rickets and osteomalacia MCQs
    • Paget’s disease of bone MCQs
• Prosthetics and Orthotics