Physical Education

Which of the following are functions of the Skeletal System?

• Protection and Support

• Movement and Flexibility

• Support and Stability

• Movement and Balance

support is a function of the skeletal system, Define the term support.

• To keep vital organs in place

• To allow the body to maintain it's shape

• Allows individuals to move

• To give the body a strong frame work

How many Bones are in the the human body?

• 500

• 250

• 206

• 300

Name three bones of lower body.

• Femur , Tibia , Fibula

• Humerus , Tibia , Tarsals

• Femur , Fibula, Clavicle

• Femur , Sternum , Fibula

Name two Joints in the the human body.

• Hinge joint and Knee joint

• Ball and Socket joint and Shoulder Joint

• Pivot joint and Elbow joint

• Saddle Joint and Pivot joint

How many types of Synovial Joints are within the body?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 6

What is a hinge joint?

• These joints allows movement in many directions

• These joints allows movement only in one direction

• These allows movement in two planes

• These allow a wide range og movement

Where in the body do you find saddle joints?

• Thumb

• Shoulder

• Ankle

• Knee

Which is true about Ligaments?

• This is a connective tissues that holds bones together

• Holds Muscles together

• A type of muscle that prevents injuries

• Found in the ankle and fingers

Name a freely movable joint

• Knee

• Skull

• Fibrous joints

• Cranial Bones and Pivot Joint