GCSE PE Anatomy Quiz

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Skull

• Humerus

• Tibia

What type of joint is found at the shoulder?

• Hinge

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

• Gliding

Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of the arm at the shoulder joint?

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Triceps brachii

• Pectoralis major

What is the main function of red blood cells?

• To fight infections

• To transport oxygen

• To clot blood

• To produce hormones

Which part of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the body?

• Right atrium

• Right ventricle

• Left atrium

• Left ventricle

What is the primary muscle used in the process of inhalation?

• Diaphragm

• Intercostal muscles

• Abdominals

• Pectorals

Which of the following is a function of the respiratory system?

• To produce red blood cells

• To remove carbon dioxide from the body

• To transport nutrients

• To regulate body temperature

What is the primary energy system used during a 100-metre sprint?

• Aerobic system

• Anaerobic glycolysis

• ATP-PC system

• Oxidative system

Which type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones to bones

• To produce red blood cells

• To store calcium