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Chapter 1: Anatomy

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where do movements occur? (one answer)

a)

At the muscles

b)

At the Joints

c)

In the bones

d)

In the brain

2.

The Joint labelled A, is what type of Joint?

a)

Immoveable

b)

Slightly Moveable

c)

Freely Moveable

3.

The Joint labelled B, is what type of Joint?

a)

Immoveable

b)

Slightly Moveable

c)

Freely Moveable

4.

Suggest one muscle that is working as the AGONIST in the movement between image A to B?

a)

Tibialis Anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Hamstring

5.

Suggest one muscle that is working as the ANTAGONIST in the movement between image A to B?

a)

Tibialis Anterior

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Quadriceps

d)

Hamstring

6.

Which two bones are joined by the Joint labelled C??

a)

Humerus and Radius

b)

Tibia and Fibula

c)

Femur and Tibia

d)

Tarsals and Metatarsals

7.

Suggest the type of bone is the bone at joint D.

a)

Long Bone

b)

Short Bone

c)

Flat Bone

d)

Irregular Bone

8.

Which part of the synovial joint is the component labelled A?

a)

Synovial Membrane

b)

Synovial Fluid

c)

Joint Capsule

d)

Cartilage

9.

Which part of the synovial joint is the component labelled B?

a)

Synovial Membrane

b)

Synovial Fluid

c)

Ligament

d)

Cartilage

10.

Which part of the synovial joint is the component labelled C?

a)

Synovial Membrane

b)

Synovial Fluid

c)

Ligament

d)

Cartilage

11.

Suggest one function of cartilage in a synovial joint.

a)

Surround the joint capsule with synovial fluid

b)

Lubricate the joint to reduce friction

c)

Act as a cushion to stop bones knocking together

d)

Hold bones together

12.

Suggest one function of the Ligament in a synovial joint.

a)

Surround the joint capsule with synovial fluid

b)

Lubricate the joint to reduce friction

c)

Act as a cushion to stop bones knocking together

d)

Hold bones together

13.

What is the role of a Tendon?

a)

To connect bone to bone

b)

To connect muscles to bones

14.

Suggest one wat that tendons aid movement.

a)

When the muscle contracts the Tendon pushes on the bone to create movement

b)

When the muscle contracts the Tendon pulls on the bone to create movement

c)

When the bones contract the Tendon pulls on the muscle to create movement

15.

Which type of SYNOVIAL Joint has a wide range of movement?

a)

Hinge Joint

b)

Ball and Socket Joint

16.

Which type of SYNOVIAL Joint can only move in one direction?

a)

Hinge Joint

b)

Ball and Socket Joint

17.

Name the type of movement at the joint is being performed in the image.

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Plantar Flexion

d)

Dorsiflexion

18.

Suggest the type of movement performed at the joint between images A and B?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Plantar Flexion

d)

Dorsiflexion

19.

What type of movement at the joint is being performed between image A and B?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Plantar Flexion

d)

Dorsiflexion

20.

Suggest the type of muscular contraction is taking place in the image.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Concentric

c)

Eccentric

d)

Isometric

21.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Skeleton?

a)

Creates Movement

b)

Provides shape and support

c)

Protects Vital organs

d)

Acts as a cushion to stop bones knocking together

22.

Suggest three physical activities that predominantly use Fast-twitch muscle fibres.

a)

High jump

b)

Long Jump

c)

Marathon Running

d)

Javelin

e)

Cycling

23.

Suggest two physical activities that predominantly use Slow-twitch muscle fibres.

a)

100-meter Sprint

b)

Long Jump

c)

Marathon Running

d)

Cross Country Run

24.

Suggest four features of Slow-twitch muscle fibres.

a)

Produce little force

b)

Are white in colour

c)

Uses oxygen for energy

d)

Contract Slowly

e)

Does not tire easily

25.

Suggest four features of Fast-twitch muscle fibres.

a)

Produce a large amount of force

b)

Are white in colour

c)

Fatigue easily

d)

Contract Slowly

e)

Good for strength and power activities

26.

State two functions of the skeleton.

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27.

Describe two differences between slow-twitch muscle fibres and fast-twitch muscle fibres.

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28.

Name the muscle group that causes each of the following types of movement at the knee:


flexion:

extension:


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29.

(a) Identify the joint type at each of the following locations in the human skeleton:


Cranium

Elbow


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30.

Describe one function of cartilage.

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31.

Describe one function of a ligament.

[1]

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32.

Describe one function of synovial fluid.

[1]

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33.

Describe one function of joint capsule.

[1]

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34.

Name the type of synovial joint found at the hip.

[1]

4 lines