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WorksheetsIntro to Human Movements
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the primary function of the skeletal system in human movement?
Producing energy
) Protecting vital organs
Providing structure and support for muscles to attach
Regulating body temperature
Which of the following muscles is responsible for bending the elbow?
Biceps
Quadriceps
Triceps
Gluteus maximus
What is the term for the ability of a joint to move through its full range of motion?
Strength
Flexibility
Endurance
Power
Which of the following refers to movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?
Extension
Rotation
Flexion
Pronation
The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body is called:
Adduction
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
The primary muscle involved in the extension of the knee joint is:
Hamstrings
Biceps
Quadriceps
Latissimus dorsi
Which of these is an example of an isometric exercise?
Squat
Plank
Push-up
Bicep curl
What is the role of ligaments in human movement?
Connecting muscles to bones
Generating energy for muscle contraction
stabilize the joint or hold the ends of two bones together
none of the above
Function of the skeletal system in term of physiological, except.
provides a site for blood formation
plays a role in our immune system
give support to the body
stores and releases minerals and fats
A circular movement at a joint, such as the shoulder or hip, is called:
Circumduction
Rotation
Flexion
Supination
