Term 1 Y9 GCSE Pathway Unit 1 Test

Which term describes the muscle that works to create movement?

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Ligament

• Tendon

If a muscle is working in the opposite way of the agonist, what is it called?

• Antagonist

• Fitness

• Tendon

• Heart Rate

Which tissue joins muscle to bone?

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Agonist

• Antagonist

Which structure would be most affected if a player sprains their ankle and the bones are no longer held together properly?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Agonist

• Antagonist

What is the main function of the agonist muscle during exercise?

• To create the movement

• To oppose the movement

• To connect bones together

• To measure heart rate

How does the role of the antagonist differ from the agonist during movement?

• The antagonist works in the opposite way of the agonist

• The antagonist creates the movement

• The antagonist connects bones together

• The antagonist measures heart rate

If a player is unable to meet the demands of a fast-paced game, which key word is most relevant to their situation?

• Fitness

• Heart Rate

• Ligament

• Tendon

What is the function of the sternum in the skeletal system?

• To support the lower leg

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To form the hip joint

• To allow wrist movement

Which bones form the wrist joint?

• Carpals

• Tarsals

• Metatarsals

• Phalanges

Which bones are found in the palm of the hand?

• Metacarpals

• Metatarsals

• Carpals

• Tarsals