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Human Body Movement and Muscular System Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of long bones?

a)

To provide support and stability

b)

To act as levers during movement

c)

To protect internal organs

d)

To store minerals

2.

Which type of joint is found in the shoulder allowing movement in all directions?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Saddle

d)

Ball and Socket

3.

What is the function of ligaments?

a)

Connect muscle to bone

b)

Hold bones together and keep the joint stable

c)

Cushion between the bones

d)

Produce red blood cells

4.

Which type of muscle is found in the heart?

a)

Smooth Muscle

b)

Skeletal Muscle

c)

Cardiac Muscle

d)

Voluntary Muscle

5.

What type of body movement involves bending the entire foot towards the shin?

a)

Flexion

b)

Dorsiflexion

c)

Extension

d)

Plantarflexion

6.

Which type of bone is cylindrical in shape and found mostly in limbs?

a)

Long Bones

b)

Irregular Bones

c)

Flat Bones

d)

Short Bones

7.

What is the role of bone marrow?

a)

To store minerals

b)

To produce blood cells

c)

To protect internal organs

d)

To act as levers during movement

8.

Which type of muscle fiber is used primarily in long-distance running?

a)

Type 3: Intermediate Fibres

b)

Type 2(b): Fast Twitch Glycolytic

c)

Type 2(a): Fast Twitch Oxydative

d)

Type 1: Slow Twitch Fibres

9.

What is the function of cartilage in joints?

a)

To connect muscle to bone

b)

To cushion between the bones

c)

To produce white blood cells

d)

To hold bones together

10.

Which type of synovial joint is found in the thumb?

a)

Gliding

b)

Saddle

c)

Ball and Socket

d)

Hinge

11.

What is the function of sesamoid bones?

a)

To assist in movement by reducing friction

b)

To protect internal organs

c)

To act as levers during movement

d)

To provide support and stability

12.

Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle stays the same length?

a)

Isotonic Contraction

b)

Concentric Contraction

c)

Eccentric Contraction

d)

Isometric Contraction

13.

What is the role of tendons?

a)

To connect muscle to bone

b)

To hold bones together

c)

To cushion between the bones

d)

To produce red blood cells

14.

Which type of joint is immovable?

a)

Ball and Socket

b)

Synovial

c)

Fibrous

d)

Cartilaginous

15.

What is the function of flat bones?

a)

To protect internal organs

b)

To provide support and stability

c)

To store minerals

d)

To act as levers during movement