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EDEXCEL - Musculoskeletal System

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these statements is incorrect?

a)

The skeleton provides oxygen for the working muscles

b)

The skeleton provides protection for the vital organs

c)

The skeleton provides structural shape and points of attachment

d)

The skeleton provides support

2.

Identify the muscle labelled B

a)

quadricep

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Hip Flexor

d)

Hamstring

3.

When performing the upwards phase of a bicep curl, the bicep is the (a)   muscle.

4.

Which of these is a classification of bones?

a)

irregular

b)

flat

c)

short

d)

all of the above

5.

Which one of these muscles can be found at the shoulder joint?

a)

pectorals

b)

deltoids

c)

latissimus dorsi

d)

abdominals

6.

The role of cartilage is to prevent (a)   .

7.

Name the three bones which make up the elbow joint?

a)

Radius, Ulna, Scapula

b)

Ulna, Phalanges, Metacarpals

c)

Radius, Ulna, Humerus

d)

Radius, Humerus, Scapula

8.

The hinge joint allows what type of movement when the tricep contracts?

a)

extension

b)

flexion

c)

both

9.

The image shows short bones in the wrist. What is the name of the highlighted bones?

a)

Metatarsals

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Carpals

10.

The carpals are a short bone. What is the role of short bones?

a)

For weight bearing exercises

b)

Protection of vital organs

c)

Production of minerals

d)

Production of white blood cells