Human Anatomy and Physiology : I. Skeletal and Muscle System

Total Questions: 32

31. The strongest muscle in human body is found in [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Jaws
(b) Thighs
(c) Neck
(d) Hands

Correct Answer: (a) Jaws

Solution:The strongest muscle based on its weight is the masseter, known as jaw muscle. With all muscles of the jaw working together, it can close the teeth with a force as great as about 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the incisors or about 200 pounds (90.7 kilograms) on the molars.

32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

List-I (Bones)	List-II (Names)
A. Breastbone	1. Clavicle
B. Collarbone	2. Patella
C. Knee-cap	3. Scapula
D. Shoulder blade	4. Sternum

Code	A	B	C	D
(a)	4	1	3	2
(b)	1	4	2	3
(c)	1	4	2	3
(d)	4	1	2	3

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:The correctly matched lists are as follows :

Breastbone - Sternum
Collarbone - Clavicle
Knee-cap - Patella
Shoulder blade - Scapula

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Human Anatomy and Physiology : I. Skeletal and Muscle System

31. The strongest muscle in human body is found in [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : [I.A.S. (Pre) 2001, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

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