IGCSE PE - Skeleton & Muscular System Exam Qs

Name the two main muscle groups that enable movement at the knee when running.

• Deltoids and pectorals

• Quadriceps and hamstrings

• Biceps and triceps

• Glutes and calves

Name the main muscle fiber type used by a sprinter.

• Fast twitch

• Type 1

• Slow twitch

• Type 2

Describe the main characteristics of the main muscle fiber used by a sprinter and the main muscle fiber used by a long distance runner.

• Fast twitch fibers generate high levels of force, slow twitch fibers fatigue quickly

• Fast twitch fibers use anaerobic energy supply, slow twitch fibers require oxygen

• Fast twitch fibers use aerobic energy supply, slow twitch fibers have high levels of endurance

• Fast twitch fibers fatigue quickly, slow twitch fibers use anaerobic energy supply

State two functions of the skeleton.

• Protection and red blood cell production

• Assisting with movement and shape

• Blood cell production and movement

• Support and muscle attachment

Name the type of movement taking place at the knee joint of the kicking leg between diagram a and diagram b.

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Extension

• Flexion

Name the type of movement taking place at the knee joint of the kicking leg between diagram a and diagram b.

• Adduction

• Abduction

• Extension

• Flexion

Name a different type of movement that occurs at the elbow joint.

• Flexion

• Extension

• Adduction

• Abduction

Explain the difference in stability between the elbow joint and the shoulder joint.

• Shoulder is more stable due to ligament arrangement, Elbow is less stable due to more planes of movement

• Elbow is more stable due to ligament arrangement, Shoulder is less stable due to more planes of movement

• Shoulder is more stable due to more planes of movement, Elbow is less stable due to ligament arrangement

• Elbow is more stable due to more planes of movement, Shoulder is less stable due to ligament arrangement

State two bones in the arm.

• Femur and tibia

• Patella and scapula

• Radius and ulna

• Humerus and fibula

Name the main muscle fiber type used by the athlete when jumping.

• Fast twitch

• Slow twitch

• Type 1

• Type 2