EDEXCEL - Musculoskeletal System

Which of these statements is incorrect?

• The skeleton provides oxygen for the working muscles

• The skeleton provides protection for the vital organs

• The skeleton provides structural shape and points of attachment

• The skeleton provides support

Identify the muscle labelled B

• quadricep

• Gastrocnemius

• Hip Flexor

• Hamstring

When performing the upwards phase of a bicep curl, the bicep is the __________ muscle.

Which of these is a classification of bones?

• irregular

• flat

• short

• all of the above

Which one of these muscles can be found at the shoulder joint?

• pectorals

• deltoids

• latissimus dorsi

• abdominals

The role of cartilage is to prevent ____________________.

Name the three bones which make up the elbow joint?

• Radius, Ulna, Scapula

• Ulna, Phalanges, Metacarpals

• Radius, Ulna, Humerus

• Radius, Humerus, Scapula

The hinge joint allows what type of movement when the tricep contracts?

• extension

• flexion

• both

The image shows short bones in the wrist. What is the name of the highlighted bones?

• Metatarsals

• Metacarpals

• Tarsals

• Carpals

The carpals are a short bone. What is the role of short bones?

• For weight bearing exercises

• Protection of vital organs

• Production of minerals

• Production of white blood cells