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Support and Locomotion

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Figure 2 shows a human lumbar vertebra.

What is the function of X and Y in Figure 2?

a)

Protection for spinal cord

b)

Surfaces for muscle attachment

c)

Surfaces for vertebral joints

d)

Surfaces for rib articulation

2.

            Diagram 1 shows an elbow joint. Which of the following parts labelled A, B, C or D is tough and elastic?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

3.

            Diagram 1 shows an elbow joint. Which of the following parts labelled A, B, C or D is tough and elastic?

 If tendon X was torn off, what happens to the arm?

a)

The elbow joint loosens up

b)

The fingers cannot grip

c)

The arm cannot be bent

d)

The lower arm cannot twist

4.

Diagram 1 shows a knee joint.

Which of the following tissues joins X to Y?

a)

Ligament

b)

Tendon

c)

Adipose

d)

Cartilage

5.

Diagram 2 shows the structure of a human forearm.

What happens to the parts P, Q, R and S which cause the arm to be in the position as shown in the diagram?

a)

Relaxes (P)

Contracts (Q)

Is pushed downwards (R)

Is pushed downwards (S)

b)

Contracts (P)

Relaxes (Q)

Is pushed downwards (R)

Is pushed downwards (S)

c)

Relaxes (P)

Contracts (Q)

Is pulled upwards (R)

Is pulled upwards (S)

d)

Contracts (P)

Relaxes (Q)

Is pulled upwards (R)

Is pulled upwards (S)

 

6.

The diagram shows human bones.

Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?

a)

P and S

b)

Q and R

c)

P, Q and R

d)

Q, R and S

7.

P, Q, R and S in Diagram 1 are vertebrae found along the spine.

Which of the following shows the correct arrangement of the vertebrae in the spine?

a)

  R, S, P, Q

b)

    P, Q, R, S

c)

  Q, R, S, P

d)

  S, P, R, Q

8.

Diagram 2 shows part of the human skeletal system.

What is X?

a)

Ulna

b)

Scapula

c)

Humerus

d)

Clavicle

9.

A man is complaining of frequent back pains due to an injury.

Which of the following would help reduce his problem?

  I    Eat plenty of protein

 II    Practice a good posture

III    Do vigorous exercise

IV    Avoid carrying heavy objects

a)

I and II

b)

I and III

c)

   II and IV

d)

  III and IV

10.

Diagram 4 shows a bending leg.

Which of the following muscle actions will straighten the leg?

a)

Quadriceps femoris (Contracts)

Biceps femoris (Contracts)

b)

Quadriceps femoris (Contracts)

Biceps femoris (Relaxes)

c)

Quadriceps femoris (Relaxes)

Biceps femoris (Relaxes)

d)

Quadriceps femoris (Relaxes)

Biceps femoris (Contracts)

11.

Figure 1 shows part of human forelimb.

What are P, Q, R and S in Figure 1?

a)

Ulna (P)

Ligament (Q)

Biceps (R)

Humerus (S)

b)

Scapula (P)

Ligament (Q)

Biceps (R)

RadiusW (S)

c)

Humerus (P)

Tendon (Q)

Triceps (R)

Ulna (S)

d)

Scapula (P)

Tendon (Q)

Triceps (R)

Radius (S)