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WorksheetsIGCSE P.E. Ch.1: Skeleton
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
One function of the skeleton is protection. State three other functions of the skeleton.
Decreases range of movement of the body
Muscle attachment and creates movement
Produces red blood cells
Shape and support
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Skeleton?
Creates Movement
Provides shape and support
Protects Vital organs
Acts as a cushion to stop bones knocking together
Describe three functions of the skeleton that benefit a performer during a combat activity
Provides shape and support for appropriate body position
when being hit (or when falling) the skeleton protects vital organs such as the brain and lungs.
When muscles contract they create movement to allow a performer to push an opponent away etc.
Removes blood from the body
State two functions of the skeleton.
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State the name of the knee bone.
Phalanges
Patella
Metatarsals
Which two bones are joined by the Joint labelled C??
Humerus and Radius
Tibia and Fibula
Femur and Tibia
Tarsals and Metatarsals
Suggest three bones located in the arm.
Humerus
Fibula
Radius
Ulna
Femur
What is the name of the Collar bone?
Cranium
Clavicle
Scapula
What is the name of the Shoulder blade?
Cranium
Clavicle
Scapula
Name the bone labelled A.
Cranium
Clavicle
Scapula
Name the bone labelled D.
Ribcage
Vertebrae
Pelvis
Scapula
Suggest the type of bone at joint D.
Long Bone
Short Bone
Flat Bone
Irregular Bone
Suggest one irregular bone in the body.
Pelvis
Vertebrae
Cranium
Scapula
The Joint labelled A, is what type of Joint?
Immoveable
Slightly Moveable
Freely Moveable
The Joint labelled B, is what type of Joint?
Immoveable
Slightly Moveable
Freely Moveable
Identify the joint type at each of the following locations in the human skeleton:
Cranium
Elbow
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The joints labelled C and D are both synovial joints. State two types of synovial joints.
Immoveable Joint
Slightly Moveable Joint
Ball and Socket Joint
Hinge Joint
Suggest two locations of ball and socket Joints.
Shoulder
Elbow
Hip
Knee
Suggest two locations of hinge joints.
Shoulder
Elbow
Hip
Knee
Name the type of synovial joint found at the hip.
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