GCSE PE: Bones and Joints Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?

• Protection of internal organs

• Production of hormones

• Support for the body

• Facilitation of movement

What is the name of the long bone in the upper arm?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Radius

• Humerus

Which type of joint is found at the shoulder and hip, allowing for a wide range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

• Patella

• Fibula

• Tibia

• Femur

What is the main function of the ligaments in a joint?

• To cushion and protect the joint

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones to other bones

• To produce synovial fluid

What type of movement is primarily facilitated by the hinge joint?

• Rotational movement

• Gliding movement

• Flexion and extension

• Abduction and adduction

The term used to describe the connection between two bones is:

• Cartilage

• Joint

• Ligament

• Tendon

What is the primary role of the synovial fluid in joints?

• To provide nutrients to the bones

• To reduce friction and lubricate the joint

• To protect the joint from injury

• To connect muscles to bones

The bone that is located in the forearm and runs parallel to the ulna is the:

• Femur

• Radius

• Tibia

• Fibula

The shoulder joint is an example of which type of joint?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint