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WorksheetszQA | Yr10 3.1 Quiz (Joints, Connective Tissue, Muscle Con...
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which part of the skeleton includes the cranium, sternum, ribs, and vertebral column?
Appendicular skeleton
Axial skeleton
Articular skeleton
Synovial skeleton
Which bone is located in the forearm on the outside (lateral) when in anatomical position?
Radius
Ulna
Humerus
Tibia
Which muscle is part of the quadriceps group?
Gastrocnemius
Biceps femoris
Rectus femoris
Latissimus dorsi
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of muscle fibres in the human body?
Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Elastic muscle
Relating to skeletal muscles, the epimysium is best described as:
connective tissue capsule
A fluid-filled sac reducing friction
The lining of a joint capsule
A bundle of muscle fibers
Which connective tissue connects bone to bone?
Tendon
Cartilage
Myofibril
Ligament
Which connective tissue provides support for some soft tissues and forms a sliding area and cushioning for joints?
Muscle fibre
Cartilage
Tendon
Myofibril
Which joint type allows no movement and is found in the skull?
Synovial
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Hinge
The synovial membrane functions to:
Secrete synovial fluid
Cover the bone ends
Form ligaments
Absorb shock
Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder?
Hinge
Pivot
Ball-and-socket
Gliding
Which movement involves bones of the axial skeleton?
Extension of the elbow when pitching a baseball
Rotation of the neck to breathe while swimming freestyle
Flexion of the knee when rowing
Pronation of the radius and ulna joint to apply topspin in tennis
Which type of synovial joint is found at the elbow, allowing flexion and extension?
Ball-and-socket
Hinge
Pivot
Gliding
The joint between the radius and carpal bones of the wrist is an example of which type of synovial joint?
Hinge
Pivot
Condyloid
Saddle
In an isometric contraction, the muscle:
Shortens while producing force
Lengthens while producing force
Contracts but does not change length
Moves at constant speed
Which is an example of an eccentric contraction?
Lowering a dumbbell in a bicep curl
Holding a plank
Jumping upward
Sprinting at max speed
Which contraction type is rare in sport and usually requires specialized rehab equipment?
Concentric
Eccentric
Isometric
Isokinetic
Which feature of a synovial joint directly cushions and stabilizes the bones, fitting them together?
Bursa
Meniscus
Articular cartilage
Joint capsule
A soccer player kicking a ball uses which type of joint at the knee to extend the leg?
Pivot
Saddle
Hinge
Condyloid
A gymnast performing wrist flexion and extension on the pommel horse relies primarily on which type of joint between the radius and carpal bones?
Condyloid
Gliding
Saddle
Pivot
During a basketball jump shot, the shoulder joint allows the arm to move overhead. What type of joint is this?
Hinge
Ball-and-socket
Pivot
Gliding
How much more study do you think you need for this topic?
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What is one thing you are still unsure about and need more practice with?
