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WorksheetsSupport and Locomotion
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Figure 2 shows a human lumbar vertebra.
What is the function of X and Y in Figure 2?
Protection for spinal cord
Surfaces for muscle attachment
Surfaces for vertebral joints
Surfaces for rib articulation
Diagram 1 shows an elbow joint. Which of the following parts labelled A, B, C or D is tough and elastic?
A
B
C
D
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?
The elbow joint loosens up
The fingers cannot grip
The arm cannot be bent
The lower arm cannot twist
Diagram 1 shows a knee joint.
Which of the following tissues joins X to Y?
Ligament
Tendon
Adipose
Cartilage
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?
Relaxes (P)
Contracts (Q)
Is pushed downwards (R)
Is pushed downwards (S)
Contracts (P)
Relaxes (Q)
Is pushed downwards (R)
Is pushed downwards (S)
Relaxes (P)
Contracts (Q)
Is pulled upwards (R)
Is pulled upwards (S)
Contracts (P)
Relaxes (Q)
Is pulled upwards (R)
Is pulled upwards (S)
The diagram shows human bones.
Which bones are part of the axial skeleton?
P and S
Q and R
P, Q and R
Q, R and S
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?
R, S, P, Q
P, Q, R, S
Q, R, S, P
S, P, R, Q
Diagram 2 shows part of the human skeletal system.
What is X?
Ulna
Scapula
Humerus
Clavicle
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
I and II
I and III
II and IV
III and IV
Diagram 4 shows a bending leg.
Which of the following muscle actions will straighten the leg?
Quadriceps femoris (Contracts)
Biceps femoris (Contracts)
Quadriceps femoris (Contracts)
Biceps femoris (Relaxes)
Quadriceps femoris (Relaxes)
Biceps femoris (Relaxes)
Quadriceps femoris (Relaxes)
Biceps femoris (Contracts)
Figure 1 shows part of human forelimb.
What are P, Q, R and S in Figure 1?
Ulna (P)
Ligament (Q)
Biceps (R)
Humerus (S)
Scapula (P)
Ligament (Q)
Biceps (R)
RadiusW (S)
Humerus (P)
Tendon (Q)
Triceps (R)
Ulna (S)
Scapula (P)
Tendon (Q)
Triceps (R)
Radius (S)
