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WorksheetsQuiz on Foundations of Physical Activity
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary function of long bones?
To facilitate stability and support, with little movement.
To be a rigid rod for muscle attachment and to facilitate a wide range of movement.
Mainly to protect the vital organs and act as an attachment for muscles.
Minimise friction, increase the strength of associated muscles, and support tendons from the wear and stress of movement.
Which of the following is an example of a short bone?
Scapula
Carpals
Tibia
Femur
What is the function of flat bones?
To facilitate stability and support, with little movement.
To be a rigid rod for muscle attachment and to facilitate a wide range of movement.
Mainly to protect the vital organs and act as an attachment for muscles.
Minimise friction, increase the strength of associated muscles, and support tendons from the wear and stress of movement.
Which bone type is characterized by a unique and complex shape?
Short bone
Long bone
Irregular bone
Flat bone
What is the primary function of sesamoid bones?
To be a rigid rod for muscle attachment and to facilitate a wide range of movement.
To facilitate stability and support, with little movement.
Mainly to protect the vital organs and act as an attachment for muscles.
Minimise friction, increase the strength of associated muscles, and support tendons from the wear and stress of movement.
Which of the following is an example of a long bone?
Patella
Femur
Carpals
Pelvis
Which bone type is the patella classified as?
Long bone
Sesamoid bone
Flat bone
Short bone
Which of the following is NOT a function of flat bones?
To be a rigid rod for muscle attachment.
Act as an attachment for muscles.
Mainly to protect the vital organs.
To facilitate stability and support, with little movement.
Which of the following is an example of an irregular bone?
Clavicle
Vertebrae
Femur
Tarsals
What is the primary function of short bones?
Minimise friction, increase the strength of associated muscles, and support tendons from the wear and stress of movement.
Mainly to protect the vital organs and act as an attachment for muscles.
To facilitate stability and support, with little movement.
To be a rigid rod for muscle attachment and to facilitate a wide range of movement.
