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zQA | Yr10 3.1 Quiz (Joints, Connective Tissue, Muscle Con...

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of the skeleton includes the cranium, sternum, ribs, and vertebral column?

a)

Appendicular skeleton

b)

Axial skeleton

c)

Articular skeleton

d)

Synovial skeleton

2.

Which bone is located in the forearm on the outside (lateral) when in anatomical position?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Humerus

d)

Tibia

3.

Which muscle is part of the quadriceps group?

a)

Gastrocnemius

b)

Biceps femoris

c)

Rectus femoris

d)

Latissimus dorsi

4.

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

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Cardiac muscle

d)

Elastic muscle

5.

Relating to skeletal muscles, the epimysium is best described as:

a)

connective tissue capsule

b)

A fluid-filled sac reducing friction

c)

The lining of a joint capsule

d)

A bundle of muscle fibers

6.

Which connective tissue connects bone to bone?

a)

Tendon

b)

Cartilage

c)

Myofibril

d)

Ligament

7.

Which connective tissue provides support for some soft tissues and forms a sliding area and cushioning for joints?

a)

Muscle fibre

b)

Cartilage

c)

Tendon

d)

Myofibril

8.

Which joint type allows no movement and is found in the skull?

a)

Synovial

b)

Fibrous

c)

Cartilaginous

d)

Hinge

9.

The synovial membrane functions to:

a)

Secrete synovial fluid

b)

Cover the bone ends

c)

Form ligaments

d)

Absorb shock

10.

Which type of synovial joint is the shoulder?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Ball-and-socket

d)

Gliding

11.

Which movement involves bones of the axial skeleton?

a)

Extension of the elbow when pitching a baseball

b)

Rotation of the neck to breathe while swimming freestyle

c)

Flexion of the knee when rowing

d)

Pronation of the radius and ulna joint to apply topspin in tennis

12.

Which type of synovial joint is found at the elbow, allowing flexion and extension?

a)

Ball-and-socket

b)

Hinge

c)

Pivot

d)

Gliding

13.

The joint between the radius and carpal bones of the wrist is an example of which type of synovial joint?

a)

Hinge

b)

Pivot

c)

Condyloid

d)

Saddle

14.

In an isometric contraction, the muscle:

a)

Shortens while producing force

b)

Lengthens while producing force

c)

Contracts but does not change length

d)

Moves at constant speed

15.

Which is an example of an eccentric contraction?

a)

Lowering a dumbbell in a bicep curl

b)

Holding a plank

c)

Jumping upward

d)

Sprinting at max speed

16.

Which contraction type is rare in sport and usually requires specialized rehab equipment?

a)

Concentric

b)

Eccentric

c)

Isometric

d)

Isokinetic

17.

Which feature of a synovial joint directly cushions and stabilizes the bones, fitting them together?

a)

Bursa

b)

Meniscus

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Joint capsule

18.

A soccer player kicking a ball uses which type of joint at the knee to extend the leg?

a)

Pivot

b)

Saddle

c)

Hinge

d)

Condyloid

19.

A gymnast performing wrist flexion and extension on the pommel horse relies primarily on which type of joint between the radius and carpal bones?

a)

Condyloid

b)

Gliding

c)

Saddle

d)

Pivot

20.

During a basketball jump shot, the shoulder joint allows the arm to move overhead. What type of joint is this?

a)

Hinge

b)

Ball-and-socket

c)

Pivot

d)

Gliding

21.

How much more study do you think you need for this topic?

a)

I really need to study more

b)

I need to study quite a bit

c)

I need to study a little

d)

I don’t need much study

e)

I don’t need to study

22.

What is one thing you are still unsure about and need more practice with?

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