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Muscle Function and Contraction Types

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary mechanism by which the muscular system facilitates movement?

a)

Shortening and lengthening of muscles

b)

Bone articulation

c)

Nerve impulses

d)

Blood circulation

2.

Which of the following is a key function of the muscular system?

a)

Producing hormones

b)

Filtering waste products

c)

Maintaining body posture

d)

Storing calcium

3.

Which type of muscle tissue operates automatically and is primarily responsible for the functions of internal organs like the stomach and bladder?

a)

Skeletal muscle

b)

Cardiac muscle

c)

Smooth muscle

d)

Voluntary muscle

4.

What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other types of muscle tissue?

a)

It is under conscious control

b)

It is found in the digestive system

c)

It contracts regularly and continuously without tiring

d)

It is responsible for moving bones

5.

Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the elbow, arms, and shoulder, as demonstrated in a badminton smash?

a)

Deltoid

b)

Hamstrings

c)

Trapezius

d)

Triceps

6.

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for controlling the shoulder girdle and maintaining head position during activities like a rugby scrum?

a)

Latissimus dorsi

b)

Pectorals

c)

Trapezius

d)

Deltoids

7.

An athlete performing the butterfly stroke in swimming heavily relies on which muscle group for shoulder adduction?

a)

Biceps

b)

Latissimus dorsi

c)

Abdominals

d)

Triceps

8.

Which muscle, known as the largest muscle group in the human body, is crucial for hip extension, such as when stepping up during rock climbing?

a)

Quadriceps

b)

Gastrocnemius

c)

Gluteus maximus

d)

Hamstrings

9.

Drawing a bow in archery primarily engages which muscle group for flexing the elbow and forearm?

a)

Triceps

b)

Pectorals

c)

Biceps

d)

Deltoids

10.

When a muscle develops tension but does not change in overall length, such as holding a dumbbell stationary during a biceps curl, what type of muscle contraction is occurring?

a)

Concentric contraction

b)

Eccentric contraction

c)

Isotonic contraction

d)

Isometric contraction

11.

Which type of muscle contraction involves the muscle developing tension without changing its overall length?

a)

Concentric contraction

b)

Eccentric contraction

c)

Isometric contraction

d)

Isokinetic contraction

12.

What is a direct consequence of increased muscle activity during exercise?

a)

Decreased blood flow to working muscles

b)

Reduced oxygen uptake by muscles

c)

A rise in muscle temperature

d)

Increased stores of muscle glucose

13.

The build-up of which waste products in muscles can lead to tiredness and cramps during exercise?

a)

Adenosine triphosphate and creatine phosphate

b)

Carbon dioxide and lactic acid

c)

Muscle glucose and oxygen

d)

Electrolytes and water

14.

In a triceps extension exercise, which muscle acts as the antagonist?

a)

Triceps

b)

Biceps

c)

Deltoid

d)

Pectoralis

15.

When the arm moves at the shoulder joint, which muscle role is responsible for holding the shoulder girdle firm?

a)

Agonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Neutralizer

d)

Stabilizer

16.

CRANIUM


-protects the (a)   from bumps and knocks known as skull.

17.

MANDIBLE

-found in the lower part of the skull. It is the _______________ and _____________ bone of your face.

(a)  

18.

SCAPULA


-known as “ (a)  

19.

RIBCAGE


-Protects heart and (a)   . It is delicate and prone to be damage.

20.

FEMUR

- thigh bone is the longest, (a)   and strongest bone in the entire human body. It supports the body weight during many activities such as running, walking, standing, etc.

21.

PATELLA

-known as “ (a)   ”. Covers and protects the surface of the knee joints.

22.

FIBULA

-provides attachment for (a)  

23.

What type of joint is formed in a fluid filled cavity?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Plane

e)

Hinge

24.

What type of joint has flat surfaces at the joint and allows slipping and grinding movement?

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Plane

e)

Hinge

25.

What type of joint allows movement around one axis

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Plane

e)

Hinge

26.

The elbow is an example of this type of joint.

a)

Fibrous

b)

Cartilaginous

c)

Synovial

d)

Plane

e)

Hinge

27.

What type of joint allows rotation along long axis

a)

Pivot

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Saddle

28.

What type of joint forms between C1 and C2?

a)

Pivot

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Saddle

29.

"Knuckle joint"

a)

Pivot

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Saddle

30.

"Twiddling thumbs"

a)

Pivot

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Saddle

31.

What type of joint allows movement in all directions?

a)

Pivot

b)

Condyloid

c)

Ball and socket

d)

Saddle

32.
Name this joint
a)

plane

b)
saddle
c)
condyloid
d)
pivot
33.
Name this joint
a)

plane

b)
saddle
c)
condyloid
d)
pivot
34.
Name this joint
a)

plane

b)
saddle
c)

ball and socket

d)

hinge

35.
Name this joint
a)

plane

b)
saddle
c)

ball and socket

d)

hinge

36.

What is the main focus of Movement Competency Training (MCT)?

a)

Developing specific sport skills

b)

Enhancing competitive performance

c)

Developing an individual's fundamental ability to move efficiently, effectively, and safely across a wide range of physical activities.

d)

Increasing muscle mass

37.

What does Movement Education emphasize, rather than just the acquisition of specific sport skills?

a)

Competitive outcomes

b)

The development of movement competency and understanding

c)

Strict drills

d)

External rewards

38.

Movement Education is 'Process-Oriented,' meaning it emphasizes:

a)

Solely the end result or product

b)

How a child moves and learns

c)

Scoring a goal

d)

Winning competitions

39.

Holistic Development in Movement Education recognizes that movement is linked to:

a)

Only physical growth

b)

Cognitive, social, and emotional growth

c)

Economic success

d)

Technological advancement

40.

What is the aim of Movement Education by building a broad movement vocabulary and positive attitudes?

a)

To create elite athletes

b)

To equip individuals with the tools and desire to remain active throughout their lives.

c)

To specialize in one sport

d)

To discourage physical activity later in life

41.

What are "Locomotor Skills"?

a)

Movements performed in one spot

b)

Movements that take the body from one place to another

c)

Movements involving control of objects

d)

Static balances

42.

Examples of Locomotor Skills include:

a)

Bending, stretching, twisting

b)

Throwing, catching, striking

c)

Walking, running, hopping, jumping, leaping, galloping, skipping, slid

43.

Examples of Non-Locomotor Skills include:

a)

Running, skipping, jumping

b)

Bending, stretching, twisting, turning, swaying, rocking, pushing, pulling, rising, sinking, shaking, stilling

c)

Kicking, dribbling, volleying

d)

Throwing, catching, striking

44.

What type of skills involve control of objects?

a)

Locomotor Skills

b)

Non-Locomotor Skills

c)

Manipulative Skills

d)

Axial Movements

45.

Examples of Manipulative Skills include:

a)

Walking, running

b)

Bending, stretching

c)

Throwing, catching, striking, kicking, dribbling, volleying

d)

Swaying, rocking