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The Human Body Revision Quiz

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A Hurdle athlete would require this type of joint in their knee to extend and flex their leg when clearing the hurdle?

a)

Ball and Socket

b)

Hinge

2.

An example of a Hinge joint is...?

a)

The Thumb

b)

The Wrist

c)

The Hip

d)

The Elbow

3.

An example of an Irregular bone is...?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Ulna

d)

Humerus

4.

An example of a Cardiac muscle is...?

a)

The Bicep

b)

The Intestines

c)

The Heart

d)

The Quadricep

5.

Another name for the Prime Mover is...?

a)

Origin

b)

Insertion

c)

Agonist

d)

Antagonist

6.

The anatomically correct name for the Skull is...?

a)

Sternum

b)

Cranium

c)

Pelvis

d)

Vertebrae

7.

The Latissimus Dorsi is located on your back and sides?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The ribs play a vital role for a Boxer when performing. Which skeletal function does this suit?

a)

Support

b)

Protection

c)

Shape and Structure

d)

Blood Cell Production

9.

What function does a flat bone have?

a)

Produces blood cells

b)

Supports the joint

c)

Allows for greater movement

d)

Allows for muscles attachment

10.

What is the name given to the end of the muscle which is attached to the fixed bone?

a)

Origin

b)

Insertion

c)

Prime Mover

d)

Antagonist

11.

What is the name of the larger bone location in the lower leg?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Talus

12.

What is the name of the movement where at the ankle the toes are pointed towards the knee?

a)

DorsiFlexion

b)

Pantar Flexion

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

13.

What is the name of the movement where limbs are moved away from the body to the side?

a)

Extension

b)

Adduction

c)

DorsiFlexion

d)

Abduction

14.

What is the name of the movement which is where an angle between bones reduces?

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Adduction

d)

Rotation

15.

Which bone in the forearm would be located on the outside?

a)

Humerus

b)

Ulna

c)

Radius

d)

Sternum

16.

Which bone is the largest in the body and located in the upper leg?

a)

Tibia

b)

Fibula

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

17.

Which connective tissue connects Muscle to Bone?

a)

Ligaments

b)

Tendons

c)

Cartilage

d)

Muscle

18.

Which connective tissue is tough and elastic fibres that link bones to bones?

a)

Ligaments

b)

Tendons

c)

Cartilage

d)

Muscles

19.

Which mineral is stored in the bones to help growth?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

20.

Which muscle is the agonist for flexion at the knee?

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Gastrocnemius

d)

Tibialis Anterior

21.

Which muscle is the antagonist for flexion at the elbow?

a)

Bicep

b)

Tricep

c)

Hamstrings

d)

Quadriceps

22.

Which muscle is the prime mover for Plantar Flexion of the ankle?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Tibialis Anterior

c)

Hamstring

d)

Quadricep

23.

Which of the following area is a correct example of an Antagonistic Pair?

a)

Hamstring & Bicep

b)

Deltoid & Tricep

c)

Hip Flexors & Gluteals

d)

Quadriceps & Latissimus Dorsi

24.

Which part of a Synovial joint lubricates the joint?

a)

Hyaline Cartilage

b)

Synovial membrane

c)

Synovial Fluid

d)

Ligament

25.

Which part of a Synovial joint role is to reduce friction acting as a shock absorber?

a)

Bone

b)

Hyaline Cartilage

c)

Synovial Membrane

d)

Synovial Fluid

26.

Which type of bone allows for finer controlled movement?

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Thin

d)

Fat

27.

Which type of bone allows for gross (large) movement?

a)

Long

b)

Short

c)

Thin

d)

Fat

28.

Which type of joint is capable of rotating?

a)

Hinge

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

Saddle

29.

An Isotonic Concentric muscle contraction is...

a)

When the muscle lengthens under tension

b)

When the muscle stays the same length under tension

c)

When the muscle shortens under tension

30.

An Isotonic Eccentric contraction is...?

a)

When the muscles lengthens under tension

b)

When the muscle stays the same length tension

c)

When the muscle shortens under tension

31.

An Isometric muscle contraction is...?

a)

When the muscle shortens under tension

b)

When the muscle stays the same length under tension

c)

When the muscle lengthens under tension

32.

What muscle contraction is taking place at the deltoids?

a)

Isotonic Concentric

b)

Isotonic Eccentric

c)

Isometric

33.

What muscle contraction is taking place in the hamstrings as the weightlifter stands up?

a)

Isotonic Concentric

b)

Isotonic Eccentric

c)

Isometric

34.

What muscle contraction is taking place in the quadricep on the football players right leg when kicking the ball?

a)

Isotonic Concentric

b)

Isotonic Eccentric

c)

Isometric