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3.1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal s

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which bones make up the hip joint?

a)

Scapula & Femur

b)

Ribs & sternum

c)

Pelvis & Femur

d)

Pelvis & tibia

2.

Which bone meet at the ankle joint?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Talus

e)

Radius

3.

The skeletal system provides a framework for movement (in conjunction with the muscular system). Which statements are true?

a)

the skeletal system allows movement at a joint

b)

the shape and type of the bones determine the amount of movement (short bones enable finer controlled movements/ long bones enable gross movement)

c)

the skeleton provides a point of attachment for muscles – when muscles contract they pull the bone.

d)

the different joint types allow different types of movement

e)

the skeletal system is responsible for respiration.

4.

There are 6 functions of the skeletal system, one of them is movement - name 3 from the list.

a)

Mineral storage

b)

Blood cell production

c)

Support

d)

Vasodilation

e)

Respiration

5.

The muscles located in the upper arm are the triceps and the (a)  

6.

Which muscle is located at the front of your lower leg?

a)

Abdominals

b)

Gluteals

c)

Tibialis anterior

d)

Deltoid

7.

A synovial joint consists of bursae, joint capsule, cartlige and ...

a)

synovial membrane

b)

synovial fluid

c)

ligaments.

d)

Fibrous strands

e)

Friction pads

8.

What are the two joints in the human body that you need to be aware of?

a)

Condaloyd

b)

Gliding

c)

Hinge

d)

Ball & socket

e)

Pivot

9.

What movement can occur at the shoulder joint?

a)

Flexion/extension

b)

Abduction/adduction

c)

Plantar flexion/dorsi flextion

d)

Rotation/circumduction

e)

Isotonic/isometric

10.

Which muscle is the agonist during the upward phase of a bicep curl?

a)

Bicep

b)

Tricep

c)

Deltoid

d)

Rotator cuff