Question

A cricket player is chasing a ball. Which group of muscles is contributing to this movement?
A. The femur, Malleus, Tibia, Metatarsals
B. Pelvis, Ulna, Patella, Tarsals
C. Sternum, Femur, Tibia, Fibula
D. Tarsals, Femur, Metatarsals, Tibia

Answer 1

Hint: When a cricket player or any person is running, the muscles in the lower limbs (legs) are in action. There are 30 bones in the legs which also have muscles associated with them for proper functioning.

Complete answer: There are 30 bones in each leg i.e. lower limb.
The names of the bones and number are given below:
1. The femur, being the thigh bone is the longest bone. The phalanges give shape to the digits.
2. When a cricket player chases a pitch, it means that he is running. Hind limbs support motion while running. Besides, the muscles from the hind limbs contribute to the movement.
3. This is when a cricket player is looking for a ball.
4. Tarsals, femur, metatarsals, and tibia are the group of muscles that contribute to this movement.

Name	Number
The femur (Thigh)	1
Patella (Knee)	1
Tibia (Lower leg)	1
Fibula (Lower leg)	1
Tarsals (Ankle)	7
Metatarsals (Sole)	5
Phalanges (Toes)	14

So, the correct answer is “Option D”.

Note: Different forms of bones make up the skeletal system.
A rigid framework, stability, and protection are provided by the bones.
Bones are essentially a calcified, highly vascularized matrix.
The principal bone constituents are collagen and calcium phosphate.
It has calcium deposits and a rich supply of blood.