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Locomotion and Movement — NEET/JEE Questions, Notes & Weightage

Class 11 Human Physiology NEET weightage: High 0 questions

Covers the muscular system (sliding filament theory, muscle types), the skeletal system, joints, and disorders like myasthenia gravis and arthritis. The sliding filament theory and the structure of a sarcomere are the most exam-critical concepts here.

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Anatomy 205 Surgery 152 Dental 68 All India exam 64 ENT 50 Pathology 44 Forensic Medicine 38 Orthopaedics 38 Ophthalmology 37 Medicine 37 Head and neck 35 Unknown 35 Radiology 32 Lower limb 29 Anaesthesia 28 Physiology 27 Gynaecology & Obstetrics 26 miscellaneous 26 Ear 23 Lower Extremity 22 Pediatrics 21 General anatomy 18 Upper limb 17 Upper Extremity 16 Pharmacology 16 Joint disorders 16 Nervous system 14 Endocrinology 13 Arthritis 12 Microbiology 10 Haematology 9 Immunology and Rheumatology 8 Breast 8 Pharynx 8 Social & Preventive Medicine 8 Head & Neck 8 Nose and paranasal sinuses 8 Blood 7 C.N.S 7 Other topics and Adverse effects 7 Trauma 7 Misc. 6 Ocular motility and squint 6 Neuroanatomy 6 Back, Deltoid, and Scapular Region 6 Skeletal system 6 Abdomen & Pelvis 6 Joints 6 Management In Orthopedics 6 FMGE 2018 6 General 6 Tumors 6 Nose and PNS 6 Abdomen and pelvis 6 Anatomy of Bone & Fracture Healing 6 Autonomic nervous system 6 Musculoskeletal Radiology 6 Infection of Bones & Joints 5 FMGE 2019 5 Bone Tumour 5 G.I.T 5 Infection 5 Psychiatry 5 Upper limb bones and muscles (proximal region) & Scapular movements 5 Osteology 5 Injuries Around the Thigh & Knee 5 NEET Jan 2020 5 Fluid and electrolytes 5 Knee Ligament Injuries 5 A.N.S. 5 Bacteria 4 Treatment in psychiatry 4 Musculoskeletal system 4 Skeletal infections 4 Injuries Around Shoulder 4 General physiology 4 Orbit 4 Larynx 4 Muscle relaxants 4 Upper limb : Miscellaneous 4 Neuromuscular Blocker 4 Identification 4 Complications Of Anaesthesia 4 Eye, Nose and Ear 4 Ohopedics Oncology 4 General obstetrics 3 Muscle 3 Skin 3 Growth and development 3 Bacteriology 3 Anesthesia 3 Biochemistry 3 Male Genital System 3 Osteogenic Sarcoma 3 Musculoskeletal disorders 3 Cardiovascular system 3 Identification - Medicolegal aspects 3 Miscellaneous (Gynae) 3 Nutrition 3 Immune system 3 Thorax 3 Nerves of Upper Extremity 3 Muscles of Lower Limb 3 Otosclerosis 3 Urology 3 Metabolic and endocrine disorders 3 Spinal injuries 3 Thigh, Knee,Leg,Foot & Ankle injuries 3 Injuries Around Arm & Elbow 3 Obstetrics 3 General Pharmacology 2 Hepatobiliary System 2 Peripheral Nerve Injuries 2 Diseases of orbit, Lids and lacrimal apparatus 2 Communicable diseases 2 Motor System 2 Orthopedics 2 Foot 2 Hand Injuries 2 Drugs 2 Mesentry, neurovascular bundle 2 Endocrinology and breast 2 Vitamins and Minerals 2 Embryology 2 Bone 2 Ohopaedics Q Bank 2 Death and Investigations 2 Other disorders of bone 2 Pharynx, larynx and trachea and cranial nerves 3,4,6 2 Congenital Lesions and Stridor 2 Vascular surgery 2 Preoperative assessment and monitoring in anaesthesia 2 Poisoning 2 Non-depolarising Neuromuscular Blocking Agents 2 Prenatal Diagnosis 2 Tuberculosis of Bone & Joints 2 Genetics And Genetic Disorders 2 Growth, Development, and Behavior 2 Special Senses 2 Inhalational Anesthetic Agents 2 Neck Triangles and parotid gland 2 Miscellaneous (Sclera) 2 Genetic and genetic disorders 2 Chemotherapy 2 JIPMER 2017 2 Neck 2 Intravenous Anesthetic Agents 2 Miscellaneous (E.N.T.) 2 C.V.S 2 Pediatric orthopedics 2 Imaging of Metabolic Bone Disease 2 Concept of Health and Disease 2 Leg 2 Disorders of menstruation 2 Hand 2 Forearm wrist and hand injuries 2 Metabolic disorders - 1 2 Mechanical injuries 2 Muscle Relaxant 2 Integrated QBank 2 Oral Cavity 2 Pancreas 2 Parasympathetic System & Glaucoma 2 Anatomy and Physiology of Pharynx 2 Nerve supply, Nerve Lesions 2 Fracture Management 2 vitamins 2 Parasitology 2 Cerebellum and Brainstem 2 Neuromuscular disorders 2 Autoimmune skin disorders 2 Pelvis and Perineum 2 2 Muscle Physiology 2 Collateral and Cruciate Ligament Injuries 2 Triangles of Neck 2 Metabolic Disorders Leading to Osteosclerosis 2 Abdominal Wall 2 Bony dysplasia and soft tissue affection 2 Metabolic disorders 2 NEET 2019 2 Other Rheumatic Diseases 2 General pathology 2 Pediatric Ohopedics 2 Radiotherapy 2 Human identification 2 Respiratory System 2 Respiratory 2 Joint and Soft tissue infections 1 Pelvis & Injuries 1 Acne 1 Pharmacokinetics 1 Congenital Talips Eqino Varvs (C.T.E.V.) 1 Bacterial Infection of Skin 1 Rickets 1 Diagnosis of Pregnancy 1 Urogynecology 1 Ocular trauma 1 Cytogenetic Disorders 1 Vitreous 1 Immunomodulator 1 Hernia 1 Anti Diabetes 1 Anatomy, Development and clinical examination 1 Antepaum Haemorrhage 1 Fetus 1 Abnormal labor 1 Fetal Skull and Maternal Pelvis 1 nutrition and digestion 1 Hemoglobinopathies: Sickle cell anemia 1 Fluid & Electrolyte 1 Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli) 1 Treatment and Recurrence 1 Anti-Psychotic 1 Endometriosis & H 1 Anatomy of External Ear 1 Oral Cavity & Tongue 1 Development of GU system and Neuro-vascular supply of pelvis & perineum 1 Endocrine System 1 Anatomy & Physiology (Liver) 1 Conjunctiva 1 Lower Limb and Foot & Ankle Problems 1 CVS 1 Renal Tumors 1 Pectoral Region, Axilla & Brachial Plexus 1 Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine Injuries 1 Diabites & Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone 1 Neuroradiology 1 Aerial disorders 1 Anatomy of Larynx 1 JIPMER 2019 1 Clinical Aspects of Neoplasia 1 Ocular Motility 1 Humerus Fractures 1 Injuries Around the Fore Arm & Wrist 1 Cartilage and Bone 1 Introduction to Central Nervous System 1 Infectious Disease 1 Spinal, Epidural, & Caudal Blocks 1 Cellular Pathology 1 Infective Arthritis 1 Ectopic Pregnancy (Hello ! 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Frequently asked questions

What is the most important mechanism in this chapter?

The sliding filament theory of muscle contraction — the roles of actin, myosin, troponin, tropomyosin, calcium ions, and ATP in the cross-bridge cycle are tested in detail almost every year.

How many bones does NEET expect me to know exactly?

The total bone count (206) and the number of bones in specific regions (e.g. vertebral column = 26, cranial bones = 8) are commonly asked as direct-recall facts.

Are joint types tested?

Yes — matching joint types (ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, gliding, saddle) to real examples in the body is a recurring question style.

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