OCR Technical Sport: Unit 1 LO1 The skeletal system 1

What is the primary function of long bones?

• Protection of internal organs

• Providing a smooth surface for tendons

• Support and red blood cell production

• Storage of minerals

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Gliding joint

What is the function of synovial fluid?

• To store calcium

• To lubricate joints and protect bones

• To provide stability at a joint

• To connect bones

Which bone is an example of a sesamoid bone?

• Vertebrae

• Femur

• Patella

• Humerus

What is the term for movement away from the midline of the body?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which of the following is a chronic response of the skeletal system to exercise?

• Increased bone density

• Stronger ligaments

• Increased uptake of minerals

• Increased production of synovial fluid

What is the function of flat bones?

• Protection and muscle attachment

• Weight bearing

• Reducing friction

• Movement and support

Which anatomical term describes a position towards the midline of the body?

• Proximal

• Distal

• Medial

• Lateral

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone growth?

• Forming the epiphyseal line

• Supplying calcium to developing bones

• Absorbing bone tissue

• Producing synovial fluid

Which type of joint is found between the atlas and axis in the neck?

• Pivot joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

• Ball and socket joint