OCR GCSE PE Paper 1 Quiz

What are the articulating bones of the shoulder?

• Pelvis and femur

• Scapula and humerus

• Tibia and Fibula

• Radius and Ulna

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• Mineral storage

• Posture

• Production of red blood cells

• Security

Which mineral is responsible for bone density and strength?

• Phosphorus

• Calcium

• Iron

• Vitamin C

What connective tissues joins bone to bone?

• Ligament
• Tendon

• Cartilage

• Capillaries

What connective tissues joins the muscle to bone?

• Cartilage

• Tendon

• Artery

• Ligament

What protects the ends of bones from wear and tear?

Adduction is movement towards the midline of the body

• True

• False

Circumduction is the circular movement of a joint. It combines flexion, extension, abduction and adduction.

• True

• False

Flexion is a straightening movement around a joint

• True

• False

What is the main function of the cranium?

• Support the heart

• Protection of the brain

• Mineral storage

• Blood cell production