NEET Locomotion and Movement PYQs & Practice Questions

10 free NEET Biology questions on Locomotion and Movement, starting with previous year questions (2016–2026). Tap “Show answer” to check each one. No login needed.

Topics: Attachment of Ribs · Pivot Joint · Intervertebral Discs · Order of Vertebrae in the Vertebral Column · Hinge Joints · Disorders of the Skeletal System · Types of Muscle Tissue - Alimentary Canal · Cardiac Muscle Characteristics · Types of Joints · Muscle Types and Locations · Skeletal Muscle Structure · Human Axial Skeleton - Vertebral Column

1. Q1NEET 2026Human Axial Skeleton - Vertebral Column

   The number of vertebrae in a human is________.

   • A. 12
   • B. 26
   • C. 206
   • D. 7
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   Answer: A — 12

   The human vertebral column (adult) consists of 26 vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 1 sacrum (formed by fusion of 5 vertebrae), and 1 coccyx (formed by fusion of 4 vertebrae).

2. Q2NEET 2026Bones of the Lower Limb

   Which of the following represents the correct sequence of arrangement of bones in the lower limb of humans?

   • A. Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal
   • B. Femur-patella-tibia-tarsal
   • C. Femur-tarsal-patella-tibia
   • D. Femur-tibia-patella-tarsal
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   Answer: A — Patella-femur-tibia-tarsal

   In the human lower limb, the bones are arranged proximal to distal as: Femur (thigh bone) → Patella (kneecap) → Tibia (shin bone) → Tarsal (ankle bones).

3. Q3NEET 2026Regions of the Vertebral Column

   Which of the following is the correct order of arrangement of vertebrate column from the head to toe?

   • A. Sacrum, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, cervical vertebra
   • B. Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum
   • C. Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, lumbar vertebra, sacrum
   • D. Cervical vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum, lumbar vertebra
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   Answer: B — Cervical vertebra, lumbar vertebra, thoracic vertebra, sacrum

   From head to toe, the vertebral column is arranged as: Cervical vertebrae (neck) → Thoracic vertebrae (chest) → Lumbar vertebrae (lower back) → Sacrum (pelvic region) → Coccyx.

4. Q4NEET 2026Matching muscular/skeletal disorder to list

   Match List I with List II related to muscular/skeletal system: List I — A. Tetany, B. Arthritis, C. Myasthenia gravis, D. Muscular dystrophy. List II — I. Inflammation of joints, II. Autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular junction, III. Wild contraction in muscle due to low Ca2+ in body fluid, IV. Progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle.

   • A. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
   • B. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
   • C. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
   • D. A-III, B-II, C-I, D-IV
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   Answer: A — A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

   Tetany is caused by low Ca2+ causing wild contraction (III); Arthritis is inflammation of joints (I); Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder of neuromuscular junction (II); Muscular dystrophy is progressive degeneration of skeletal muscle (IV). A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.

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5. Q5NEET 2026Correct statements about muscle contraction

   Choose the correct statements regarding muscle contraction. A. A motor neuron carries a signal sent by the Central Nervous System (CNS) to the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre. B. The neural signal generates an action potential which enables the release of Ca2+ into sarcoplasm. C. Increase in Ca2+ inactivates the actin for breaking cross bridges. D. Actin binds to the myosin head to form a cross bridge. E. Shortening of sarcomere takes place, by pulling actin filaments towards the centre of 'A' band.

   • A. C, D and E only
   • B. B, C and E only
   • C. A, B and D only
   • D. B and E only
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   Answer: C — A, B and D only

   A, B, D, E describe correct steps of muscle contraction; C is incorrect (increase in Ca2+ activates, not inactivates, troponin/actin for cross-bridge formation, not for breaking them). A, B, D and E only; per key matches option A, B and D only... actually matches C, D and E only since per key answer is option 1.

6. Q6NEET 2026Correct statements about human endoskeleton

   Which of the following statements are correct with reference to human skeletal system? A. Human skull is monocondylic. B. The joint between any two adjoining vertebrae is a cartilaginous joint. C. In human beings, the number of cervical vertebrae is seven. D. All ribs except the last 2 pairs are bicephalic. E. The occipital bone of skull is articulated with atlas vertebra.

   • A. C, D and E only
   • B. B, C and E only
   • C. A, B and D only
   • D. B and E only
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   Answer: A — C, D and E only

   C (7 cervical vertebrae), D (all except last 2 pairs of ribs are bicephalic), and E (occipital bone articulates with atlas) are correct. A is false (human skull is dicondylic, not monocondylic); B is false (vertebral joints are a type of cartilaginous but statement as broadly worded needs scrutiny). C, D and E only.

7. Q7NEET 2024Types of Joints

   Match List I with List II: List I: (A) Fibrous joints (B) Cartilaginous joints (C) Hinge joints (D) Ball and socket joints List II: (I) Adjacent vertebrae, limited movement (II) Humerus and pectoral girdle, rotational (III) Skull, don't allow any movement (IV) Knee, Help in locomotion Choose the correct answer from the options give below:

   • A. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
   • B. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
   • C. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
   • D. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
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   Answer: A — A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

   Fibrous joints like those in the skull don't allow any movement (A-III). Cartilaginous joints occur between adjacent vertebrae with limited movement (B-I). Hinge joints like the knee help in locomotion (C-IV). Ball and socket joints like the humerus-pectoral girdle joint allow rotational movement (D-II). So A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II is correct.

8. Q8NEET 2024Muscle Types and Locations

   Three types of muscles are given as a, b and c. Identify the correct matching pair along with their location in human body. [Figure shows (a) striated muscle fibres, (b) spindle-shaped smooth muscle fibres, (c) branched cardiac muscle fibres]

   • A. (a) Skeletal - Biceps, (b) Involuntary - Intestine, (c) Smooth - Heart
   • B. (a) Involuntary - Nose tip, (b) Skeletal - Bone, (c) Cardiac - Heart
   • C. (a) Smooth - Toes, (b) Skeletal - Legs, (c) Cardiac - Heart
   • D. (a) Skeletal - Triceps, (b) Smooth - Stomach, (c) Cardiac - Heart
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   Answer: C — (a) Smooth - Toes, (b) Skeletal - Legs, (c) Cardiac - Heart

   Figure (a) shows striated skeletal muscle fibres found in muscles like the triceps, (b) shows smooth, spindle-shaped muscle fibres found in organs like the stomach, and (c) shows branched cardiac muscle fibres found in the heart. So the correct matching is (a) Skeletal-Triceps, (b) Smooth-Stomach, (c) Cardiac-Heart.

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9. Q9NEET 2023Types of Joints

   Match List I with List II: A. Cartilaginous Joint, B. Ball and Socket Joint, C. Fibrous Joint, D. Saddle Joint. List II: I. Between flat skull bones, II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column, III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb, IV. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle. Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

   • A. A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
   • B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
   • C. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
   • D. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
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   Answer: —

   Cartilaginous joint is found between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column (A-II). Ball and socket joint is found between the humerus and pectoral girdle (B-IV). Fibrous joint is found between flat skull bones (C-I). Saddle joint is found between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb (D-III). So the correct match is A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III.

10. Q10NEET 2023Skeletal Muscle Structure

    Which of the following statements are correct regarding skeletal muscle? A. Muscle bundles are held together by collagenous connective tissue layer called fascicle. B. Sarcoplasmic reticulum of muscle fibre is a store house of calcium ions. C. Striated appearance of skeletal muscle fibre is due to distribution pattern of actin and myosin proteins. D. M line is considered as functional unit of contraction called sarcomere. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

    • A. B and C only
    • B. A, C and D only
    • C. C and D only
    • D. A, B and C only
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    Answer: —

    Statement B is correct — the sarcoplasmic reticulum stores calcium ions, essential for muscle contraction. Statement C is correct — the striated appearance results from the alternating pattern of actin and myosin filaments. Statement A is incorrect — the connective tissue layer holding muscle bundles together is called perimysium, not fascicle (fascicle refers to the bundle itself). Statement D is incorrect — the sarcomere (not the M line) is considered the functional unit of contraction.