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WorksheetsSkeletal and Muscular system Pop-Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 4mins
When performing dorsi flexion, which muscle is the antagonist?
Quadriceps
Tibialis anterior
Gastrocnemius
Trapezius
Why is the bone marrow so important to the body?
It produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
It protects the bones.
It cushions the bones.
It is tasty!
Which bone protects the heart, lungs and liver?
ribcage
pelvis
cranium
vertebral collum
Fibrous joints are also known as
(a)
Which bone protects the brain?
ribcage
cranium
pelvis
scapula
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
Give you structure, protection, allow movement and produces red blood cells
Circulate blood through the body
Send messages throughout the body
To stop us falling over
What are the three types of joints?
Sesamoid
Cartilagenious
Ball and socket
Fibrous
Synovial
Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
sesamoid
When throwing a jab in boxing, what fibres are identified to be working in the muscles?
(a)
Which kind of muscles move the skeleton?
skeletal muscles
smooth muscles
cardiac muscles
big muscles
The (a) is the muscle found covering the shoulder.
Which kind of muscles make up the heart?
skeletal muscles
smooth muscles
cardiac muscles
soft muscles
When a muscle contracts, it gets
longer and thinner
shorter and fatter
worn out
Which tissue is found on the end of each bone to protect them when they rub together? (Hint: It is also found in your ears and nose!)
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
When performing flexion happens at the elbow, which muscle is the Agonist?
(a)
When performing a cricket bowl, what movements are identified as happening at the shoulder?
Circumduction
Adduction
Flexion
Plantar flexion
Rotation
The two types of synovial joints are
Hinge
Sesamoid
Ball and socket
Fast twitch
For flexion and extension to happen at the knee, what 2 muscles are the agonist and antagonist?
Gastrocnemius
Quadriceps
Tibialis anterior
Hamstring
Hip flexor
Describe the characteristics of a sesamoid bone.
Small and can withstand high impact
Large for muscle attachement
Shaped for its job
Cover in tendons
Which connective tissue connects bones to bones?
ligaments
cartilage
tendons
sesamoid
