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Body Systems and Movement

Total questions: 89

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: The first level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Chemical

b)

Cellular

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

2.

Fill in the blank: The second level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Cellular

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

System

3.

Fill in the blank: The third level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Tissue

b)

Cellular

c)

Organ

d)

Organism

4.

Fill in the blank: The fourth level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Organ

b)

Cellular

c)

Tissue

d)

Chemical

5.

Fill in the blank: The fifth level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Body system

b)

Cellular

c)

Tissue

d)

Organ

6.

Fill in the blank: The sixth level of structural organisation in the human body is the _______ level.

a)

Human body

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Cellular

7.

Which of the following is the correct order of the six levels of structural organisation in the human body, from smallest to largest?

a)

A) Organ, Tissue, Cellular, Chemical, Body system, Human body

b)

B) Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, Body system, Human body

c)

C) Tissue, Organ, Chemical, Cellular, Human body, Body system

d)

D) Cellular, Chemical, Organ, Tissue, Body system, Human body

8.

The body can be divided up into three planes of reference. Fill in the blank: The sagittal plane is also known as the _______ plane.

a)

lateral

b)

transverse

c)

coronal

d)

horizontal

9.

The body can be divided up into three planes of reference. Fill in the blank: The coronal plane is also known as the _______ plane.

a)

frontal

b)

sagittal

c)

transverse

d)

oblique

10.

The body can be divided up into three planes of reference. Fill in the blank: The transverse plane is also known as the _______ plane.

a)

axial

b)

sagittal

c)

coronal

d)

frontal

11.

The body can be divided up into how many planes of reference?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Five

12.

What does the directional term 'Superior' mean?

a)

Towards the head

b)

Towards the feet

c)

Towards the side

d)

Towards the back

13.

What does the directional term 'Inferior' mean?

a)

Away from the head

b)

Towards the front of the body

c)

Closer to the midline of the body

d)

Away from the midline of the body

14.

What does the directional term 'Anterior (ventral)' mean?

a)

Nearer to the front of the body

b)

Nearer to the back of the body

c)

Closer to the head

d)

Farther from the midline

15.

What does the directional term 'Posterior (dorsal)' mean?

a)

Nearer to the back of the body

b)

Nearer to the front of the body

c)

Closer to the head

d)

Farther from the midline of the body

16.

What does the directional term 'Medial' mean?

a)

Nearer to the midline of the body

b)

Farther from the midline of the body

c)

Towards the surface of the body

d)

Away from the surface of the body

17.

What does the directional term 'Lateral' mean?

a)

Further from the midline of the body

b)

Closer to the midline of the body

c)

Towards the head

d)

Away from the surface of the body

18.

What does the directional term 'Proximal' mean?

a)

Nearer to the attachment of an extremity

b)

Farther from the attachment of an extremity

c)

Toward the surface of the body

d)

Away from the midline of the body

19.

What does the directional term 'Distal' mean?

a)

Further from the attachment of an extremity

b)

Closer to the midline of the body

c)

Toward the surface of the body

d)

Closer to the attachment of an extremity

20.

What does the directional term 'Superficial' mean?

a)

Towards the surface of the body

b)

Away from the midline of the body

c)

Closer to the point of attachment

d)

Towards the interior of the body

21.

What does the directional term 'Deep' mean?

a)

Away from the surface towards the centre

b)

Towards the surface of the body

c)

On the opposite side of the body

d)

Closer to the head

22.

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

a)

Largely designed for movement

b)

Protects the vital organs of the human body

c)

Produces blood cells

d)

Stores minerals

23.

The appendicular skeleton is largely designed for ________.

a)

movement

b)

protection

c)

support

d)

digestion

24.

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

Digestion

b)

Support

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

25.

Fill in the blank: One of the functions of the skeletal system is _________.

a)

Protection

b)

Digestion

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Respiration

26.

Fill in the blank: The skeletal system helps with ________, allowing the body to change position.

a)

Movement

b)

Digestion

c)

Respiration

d)

Circulation

27.

Fill in the blank: The skeletal system is responsible for the storage of ________ and minerals.

a)

energy

b)

proteins

c)

vitamins

d)

carbohydrates

28.

Fill in the blank: The skeletal system is involved in blood cell _________.

a)

production

b)

digestion

c)

respiration

d)

absorption

29.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: The five types of bones are ________, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones.

a)

long bones

b)

round bones

c)

circular bones

d)

triangular bones

30.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Which of the following is an example of a long bone?

a)

Sternum

b)

Femur

c)

Vertebra

d)

Patella

31.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Which bone is classified as a flat bone?

a)

Sternum

b)

Femur

c)

Cuneiforms

d)

Patella

32.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: The vertebra is an example of an ________ bone.

a)

irregular

b)

long

c)

flat

d)

short

33.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?

a)

A) Patella

b)

B) Femur

c)

C) Sternum

d)

D) Cuneiforms

34.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: The cuneiforms are examples of ________ bones.

a)

short

b)

long

c)

flat

d)

irregular

35.

What is the shaft or long portion of a typical long bone called?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Metaphysis

d)

Periosteum

36.

Which part of a typical long bone contains spongy bone at the ends?

a)

Epiphyses

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Medullary cavity

37.

What is the thin layer of cartilage covering the epiphysis where two bones meet and join called?

a)

Articular cartilage

b)

Periosteum

c)

Synovial membrane

d)

Endosteum

38.

What is the hard outer casing around the surface of a typical long bone called?

a)

Compact bone

b)

Spongy bone

c)

Marrow

d)

Cartilage

39.

What is the space within the diaphysis that contains the bone marrow called?

a)

Medullary

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Endosteum

40.

What are synovial joints?

a)

Joints that are immovable

b)

Joints that are highly moveable and are found where two bones meet to allow for movement

c)

Joints that are only found in the skull

d)

Joints that do not allow for movement

41.

How many types of synovial joints are there in the human body?

a)

Four

b)

Five

c)

Six

d)

Seven

42.

Fill in the blank: The six types of synovial joints in the human body are ________, hinge joint, gliding joint, condyloid (ellipsoidal) joint, saddle joint, and pivot joint.

a)

Ball-and-socket joint

b)

Fixed joint

c)

Cartilaginous joint

d)

Fibrous joint

43.

Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

a)

Hinge joint

b)

Ball-and-socket joint

c)

Saddle joint

d)

Pivot joint

44.

The saddle joint is found at the trapeziometacarpal location in the hand.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Fill in the blank: The ________ joint is found at the radioulnar location and allows for rotational movement.

a)

Pivot

b)

Hinge

c)

Ball-and-socket

d)

Saddle

46.

What is the function of the tendon in a synovial joint?

a)

Joins muscle to bone enabling movement.

b)

Connects bone to bone for stability.

c)

Produces synovial fluid for lubrication.

d)

Cushions the joint to absorb shock.

47.

What is the function of synovial fluid in a synovial joint?

a)

Lubricates the joint.

b)

Transmits nerve impulses.

c)

Stores calcium.

d)

Produces red blood cells.

48.

What is the function of a ligament in a synovial joint?

a)

Joins bone to bone.

b)

Joins muscle to bone.

c)

Produces synovial fluid.

d)

Cushions the joint.

49.

What is the function of articular cartilage in a synovial joint?

a)

Reduces friction, acts as a shock absorber.

b)

Produces synovial fluid for lubrication.

c)

Connects muscles to bones for movement.

d)

Stores minerals for bone growth.

50.

What is the function of the synovial membrane in a synovial joint?

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51.

Which of the following is a typical feature of synovial joints?

a)

Structures that allow for smooth movement and shock absorption

b)

Structures that prevent all movement

c)

Hard tissue structures only

d)

Structures that reduce joint integrity

52.

Which of the following is a typical feature of synovial joints?

a)

Hard tissue structures only

b)

Soft tissue structures that maintain joint integrity

c)

Structures that prevent all movement

d)

Structures that increase friction

53.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: Long _______.

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

cells

d)

joints

54.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: Short _______.

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

cells

d)

joints

55.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: Flat _______.

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

cells

d)

joints

56.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: Irregular _______.

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

cells

d)

joints

57.

There are five types of bones, classified based on their shape. Fill in the blank: Sesamoid _______.

a)

bones

b)

muscles

c)

joints

d)

ligaments

58.

What is the term for the movement at the joint that reduces the angle between the bones?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Abduction

d)

Rotation

59.

What is the term for the movement at the joint that increases the angle between the bones?

a)

Extension

b)

Flexion

c)

Rotation

d)

Abduction

60.

Which of the following best describes 'Flexion'?

a)

Movement at the joint increases the angle between the bones

b)

Movement at the joint reduces the angle between the bones

c)

Movement at the joint does not change the angle between the bones

d)

Movement at the joint rotates the bones

61.

Refer to the diagram showing angular movements at the shoulder and knees. Which movement is occurring when the angle at the knee decreases?

a)

A) Flexion

b)

B) Extension

62.

Refer to the diagram showing angular movements of the vertebral column. What is the movement called when the body bends backward at the waist?

a)

A) Flexion

b)

B) Extension

63.

What is the definition of 'Rotation' in the context of joint actions in the skeletal system?

a)

Movement of a bone or limb around its axis

b)

Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones

c)

Straightening a joint to increase the angle between two bones

d)

Moving a limb away from the midline of the body

64.

Which type of joint action is shown in the diagram where the head turns from side to side?

a)

Flexion

b)

Extension

c)

Rotation

d)

Abduction

65.

In the diagram, what is the movement called when the lower limb turns outward?

a)

Medial rotation

b)

Lateral rotation

c)

Flexion

d)

Extension

66.

What is the definition of Circumduction?

a)

Movement of a bone or limb away from the midline of the body (lateral)

b)

Movement of a bone or limb towards the midline of the body (medial)

c)

Moving the distal (far) end of the body or limb in a circle

67.

What is the definition of Abduction?

a)

Movement of a bone or limb away from the midline of the body (lateral)

b)

Movement of a bone or limb towards the midline of the body (medial)

c)

Moving the distal (far) end of the body or limb in a circle

68.

What is the definition of Adduction?

a)

Movement of a bone or limb away from the midline of the body (lateral)

b)

Movement of a bone or limb towards the midline of the body (medial)

c)

Moving the distal (far) end of the body or limb in a circle

69.

Refer to the diagram showing angular movements of the upper limb at the shoulder. Which movement is represented by moving the arm in a circular motion?

a)

A) Abduction

b)

B) Adduction

c)

C) Circumduction

70.

What is the term for the ankle movement to point the sole of the foot inward (medial)?

a)

Eversion

b)

Inversion

c)

Supination

d)

Pronation

71.

What is the term for the ankle movement to point the sole of the foot outward (lateral)?

a)

Eversion

b)

Inversion

c)

Supination

d)

Pronation

72.

What is the term for the wrist movement of the forearm in which the palm of the hand is turned towards the front (anterior)?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Inversion

d)

Eversion

73.

What is the term for the wrist movement of the forearm in which the palm of the hand is turned towards the back (posterior)?

a)

Pronation

b)

Supination

c)

Inversion

d)

Eversion

74.

What is dorsiflexion? Fill in the blank: Dorsiflexion is an ankle movement where the foot and toes move ______ the tibia.

a)

towards

b)

away from

c)

parallel to

d)

beneath

75.

What is plantarflexion? Fill in the blank: Plantarflexion is an ankle movement where the foot and toes move ______ from the tibia towards the ground.

a)

away

b)

towards

c)

above

d)

behind

76.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscle in the human body?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

Nervous muscle

77.

Fill in the blank: ________ muscle is found in the heart.

a)

Cardiac

b)

Smooth

c)

Skeletal

d)

Voluntary

78.

Fill in the blank: ________ muscle lines the digestive system.

a)

Smooth

b)

Skeletal

c)

Cardiac

d)

Striated

79.

Fill in the blank: ________ muscle connects to bones and crosses joints.

a)

Skeletal

b)

Cardiac

c)

Smooth

d)

Visceral

80.

All skeletal muscles have the following four properties. Fill in the blank: The ability of a muscle to respond to a stimulus is called _________.

a)

Excitability

b)

Contractility

c)

Elasticity

d)

Flexibility

81.

All skeletal muscles have the following four properties. Fill in the blank: The ability of a muscle to contract and shorten is called (a)   .

82.

All skeletal muscles have the following four properties. Fill in the blank: The ability of a muscle to be stretched is called _________.

a)

Extensibility

b)

Contractility

c)

Elasticity

d)

Irritability

83.

The ability of a muscle to return to its original length after being stretched is called _________?

a)

Elasticity

b)

Flexibility

c)

Contractility

d)

Extensibility

84.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Structure of skeletal muscles'. Which of the following is NOT a part labeled in the diagram?

a)

Fascia

b)

Muscle fibres

c)

Blood vessels

d)

Ligament

85.

Refer to the diagram labeled 'Origin and insertion of skeletal muscles'. Which bone is shown as the insertion point for the biceps brachii?

a)

Humerus

b)

Radius

c)

Ulna

d)

Scapula

86.

Fill in the blank: The three types of skeletal muscle fibres are ________, fast twitch oxidative fibres (Type IIa fibres), and fast twitch glycolytic fibres (Type IIb fibres).

a)

slow twitch fibres (Type I muscle fibres)

b)

cardiac muscle fibres

c)

smooth muscle fibres

d)

intermediate muscle fibres

87.

Fill in the blank: Fast twitch oxidative fibres are also known as ________.

a)

Type IIa fibres

b)

Type I fibres

c)

Type IIb fibres

d)

Type III fibres

88.

Fill in the blank: Fast twitch glycolytic fibres are also known as ________.

a)

Type IIb fibres

b)

Type I fibres

c)

Type IIa fibres

d)

Type III fibres

89.

Which type of muscle fibre is associated with endurance training?

a)

Slow-twitch muscle fibre

b)

Fast-twitch muscle fibre

c)

Both

d)

Neither