Move facts & stats

Question 1

Which is the longest bone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Femur (thigh bone). The femur runs from hip to knee and is the longest and strongest bone in the body.

Question 2

What type of joint is the shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket. In the shoulder the rounded top of the humerus sits in a socket, allowing movement in many directions.

Question 3

Which muscle is usually named as the largest in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus. The gluteus maximus in the buttock is the largest muscle and helps extend the hip when you climb or stand up.

Question 4

What do ligaments connect?

Accepted Answer

Bone to bone. Ligaments are strong bands that hold bones together at joints.

Question 5

Which part of the brain is best known for coordinating balance and smooth movement?

Accepted Answer

Cerebellum. The cerebellum, at the back of the brain, fine-tunes coordination, balance and timing of movements.

Question 6

What is the sense of knowing where your body parts are without looking called?

Accepted Answer

Proprioception. Proprioception uses sensors in muscles, tendons and joints to track body position.

Question 7

The biceps and triceps, which move the elbow in opposite directions, are an example of what?

Accepted Answer

An antagonistic muscle pair. In an antagonistic pair one muscle contracts while the other relaxes, bending or straightening a joint.

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