BTEC Sport - Skeletal System Recap

How many bones are there in the body?

• 206

• 208

• 210

• 212

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Fixed joint

• Slightly moveable joint

• Synovial joint

• Pivot joint

What are two functions of ligaments in a synovial joint?

• Provide stability at a joint

• Attach articulating bones to form a joint

• Increase bone density

• Produce synovial fluid

Which type of bone provides leverage for movement and red blood cell production?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What is the movement called when the foot is bent upwards towards the tibia?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Dorsi Flexion

• Plantar Flexion

Which type of joint is found between the carpals and metacarpals in the wrist?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Condyloid joint

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• Support the muscles

• Protect delicate body parts

• Provide leverage for movement

• All of the above

Which type of bone is responsible for stability and weight bearing?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What is the movement called when the joint moves in a cone shape?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Rotation

• Circumduction

What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?

• Lubricates the joint

• Prevents friction

• Increases range of movement

• All of the above