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How the human body moves

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

connects bone to bone

a)

marrow

b)

skeletal system

c)

cartilage

d)

ligaments

2.

a place where two or more bones meet

a)

joint

b)

cartilage

c)

marrow

d)

tendon

3.

A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together.

a)

marrow

b)

cartilage

c)

joint

d)

ligament

4.

muscles only found in the heart

a)

smooth

b)

cardiac

c)

marrow

d)

cartilage

5.

A muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides the force that moves the bones.

a)

smooth

b)

cardiac

c)

skeletal

d)

involuntary

6.

muscle that can be consciously controlled

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

smooth

d)

cardiac

7.

muscle you cannot consciously control

a)

voluntary

b)

involuntary

c)

smooth

d)

cardiac

8.

connects muscle to bone

a)

ligaments

b)

cartilage

c)

tendon

d)

smooth muscle

9.

enables movement of the body and internal organs

a)

skeletal system

b)

muscular system

c)

smooth muscle

d)

cardiac muscle

10.

examples of involuntary muscles are...

a)

heart beating

b)

eyes blinking

c)

digestive system digesting

d)

all of the above

11.
The muscle of your upper arm is called the
a)
Pectorals
b)
Abdominals
c)
Deltoids
d)
Biceps
12.
What are the main functions of the skeleton?
a)
A) protection
b)
b) Body shape 
c)
C) movement
d)
D) A,b and c
13.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
a)
Thigh, Calf, & Shoulder
b)
Traps, Forearm, & Abs
c)
Hamstring, Biceps, & Triceps
d)
Smooth Muscle, Cardiac Muscle, & Skeletal Muscle
14.

a)

Supinator

b)

Biceps Branchii

c)

Triceps Branchii

d)

Pronator Quadratus

15.

a)

Pectorals

b)

Latissimus Dorsi

c)

Rhomboids

d)

Triceps

16.

a)

Hamstrings

b)

Gluteals

c)

Piriformis Maximus

d)

Rectus Femoris

17.
How many bones are in the adult human body?
a)
200
b)
206
c)
205
d)
204
18.

A Hurdle athlete would require this type of joint in their knee to extend and flex their leg when clearing the hurdle?

a)

Ball and Socket

b)

Hinge

19.

An example of an Irregular bone is...?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Ulna

d)

Humerus

20.

The anatomically correct name for the Skull is...?

a)

Sternum

b)

Cranium

c)

Pelvis

d)

Vertebrae

21.

The ribs play a vital role for a Boxer when performing. Which skeletal function does this suit?

a)

Support

b)

Protection

c)

Shape and Structure

d)

Blood Cell Production

22.

What is the name of the larger bone location in the lower leg?

a)

Femur

b)

Tibia

c)

Fibula

d)

Talus

23.

What is the name of the movement where at the ankle the toes are pointed towards the knee?

a)

DorsiFlexion

b)

Pantar Flexion

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

24.

Which mineral is stored in the bones to help growth?

a)

Iron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Potassium

d)

Calcium

25.

Which of the following is a test of cardiorespiratory endurance?

a)

Sit and reach test

b)

Vertical jump

c)

100m sprint

d)

12 minute run

26.

What is the term used to describe the movement that makes a joint move beyond its normal range?

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Hyperextension

d)

Circumduction

27.

Observe the image (letters show 4 important muscles in the leg).

Which Answer has the correct order of muscles WXYZ?

a)

Quadriceps - Hamstrings - Tibilais anterior - Gastrocnemius

b)

Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius - Quadriceps - Tibialis anterior

c)

Quadriceps - Tibialis anterior - Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius

d)

Hamstrings - Gastrocnemius - Triceps - Tibialis anterior

28.

2. On average, a person ____________ 15,000 times a day.

a)

blinks

b)

laughs

c)

cries