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WorksheetsHuman Body Movement and Muscular System Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary function of long bones?
To provide support and stability
To act as levers during movement
To protect internal organs
To store minerals
Which type of joint is found in the shoulder allowing movement in all directions?
Hinge
Pivot
Saddle
Ball and Socket
What is the function of ligaments?
Connect muscle to bone
Hold bones together and keep the joint stable
Cushion between the bones
Produce red blood cells
Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
Smooth Muscle
Skeletal Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
Voluntary Muscle
What type of body movement involves bending the entire foot towards the shin?
Flexion
Dorsiflexion
Extension
Plantarflexion
Which type of bone is cylindrical in shape and found mostly in limbs?
Long Bones
Irregular Bones
Flat Bones
Short Bones
What is the role of bone marrow?
To store minerals
To produce blood cells
To protect internal organs
To act as levers during movement
Which type of muscle fiber is used primarily in long-distance running?
Type 3: Intermediate Fibres
Type 2(b): Fast Twitch Glycolytic
Type 2(a): Fast Twitch Oxydative
Type 1: Slow Twitch Fibres
What is the function of cartilage in joints?
To connect muscle to bone
To cushion between the bones
To produce white blood cells
To hold bones together
Which type of synovial joint is found in the thumb?
Gliding
Saddle
Ball and Socket
Hinge
What is the function of sesamoid bones?
To assist in movement by reducing friction
To protect internal organs
To act as levers during movement
To provide support and stability
Which type of contraction occurs when the muscle stays the same length?
Isotonic Contraction
Concentric Contraction
Eccentric Contraction
Isometric Contraction
What is the role of tendons?
To connect muscle to bone
To hold bones together
To cushion between the bones
To produce red blood cells
Which type of joint is immovable?
Ball and Socket
Synovial
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
What is the function of flat bones?
To protect internal organs
To provide support and stability
To store minerals
To act as levers during movement
