IGCSE PE Cambridge Quiz: Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following are all examples of long bones?

• Humerus, Radius, Fibula

• Ulna, Clavicle, Patella

• Femur, Metacarpals, Scapula

• Phalanges, Tibia, Carpals

Which of the following are all examples of short bones?

• Cranium & Carpals

• Pelvis & Tarsals

• Carpals & Talus

• Tarsals & Scapula

A ball-and-socket joint is an example of which type of joint?

• Immovable Joint

• Slightly Movable Joint

• Cartilaginous Joint

• Freely Movable Joint

The cranium is an example of which type of joint?

• Synovial Joint

• Freely Movable Joint

• Immovable Joint

• Slightly Movable Joint

What anatomical movement is available at a hinge joint?

• Abduction and Adduction

• Plantar Flexion & Rotation

• Dorsiflexion & Circumduction

• Flexion and Extension

At which joint does Plantar Flexion & Dorsiflexion occur?

• Knee Joint

• Hip Joint

• Ankle Joint

• Elbow Joint

Tendons support which function of the skeleton?

• Muscle attachment for movement

• Shape & support

• Protection

• Red blood cell production

If the Tibialis Anterior is the agonist what is the antagonist?

• Hamstrings

• Gluteals

• Hip Flexors

• Gastrocnemius

When lowering a dumbbell and extending the arm during a bicep curl what type of muscle contraction is occurring in the biceps?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• None, the muscle is relaxed

When about to take off the ground to perform a jump shot in basketball, what type of muscle contraction is occurring in the tibialis anterior?

• Concentric

• Eccentric

• Isometric

• None, the muscle is relaxed