Lesson 3.1.1.1
3.1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system Quiz: AQA Physical Education, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson 3.1.1.1, The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Physical Education (8582), Unit 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which bone sits in front of the knee joint?
- Fibula
- Ulna
- Patella
- Talus
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Which two bones meet at the knee joint?
- Femur and tibia
- Pelvis and femur
- Femur and fibula
- Humerus and radius
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Which three bones form the human elbow joint?
- Femur, tibia and fibula
- Humerus, radius and ulna
- Scapula, humerus and clavicle
- Pelvis, femur and patella
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Which bone is NOT located at the ankle?
- Tibia
- Femur
- Talus
- Fibula
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Which two bones form the shoulder?
- Scapula and humerus
- Scapula and femur
- Humerus and radius
- Pelvis and humerus
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What type of freely movable joint is found at the knee?
- Hinge joint
- Pivot joint
- Condyloid joint
- Ball and socket
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Which two joints are ball and socket joints?
- Knee and ankle
- Hip and shoulder
- Elbow and knee
- Hip and elbow
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Which type of bone enables gross movement?
- Short bones
- Irregular bones
- Long bones
- Flat bones
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A gymnast needs fine, controlled wrist movements. Which bone type best supports this?
- Gross bones
- Flat bones
- Long bones
- Short bones
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What is the primary function of flat bones in the skeleton?
- Providing large movement
- Storing mineral salts
- Producing red blood cells
- Protecting vital organs
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Which structure connects skeletal muscle to bone?
- Ligament
- Joint capsule
- Tendon
- Cartilage
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Which structure connects one bone to another at a joint?
- Synovial membrane
- Bursa
- Ligament
- Tendon
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Which structure of a synovial joint acts as a lubricant?
- Bony outgrowth
- Joint capsule
- Ligament tissue
- Synovial fluid
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During elbow flexion the biceps is the prime mover. Which muscle is its antagonist?
- Triceps
- Pectorals
- Abdominals
- Deltoid
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Which muscle group is mainly responsible for flexing the knee?
- Quadriceps group
- Hamstring group
- Hip flexors
- Tibialis anterior
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A performer lowers a dumbbell slowly, so the biceps lengthens under load. What type of contraction is this?
- Concentric
- Isometric
- Eccentric
- Reflex
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The biceps shortens to lift a dumbbell up. What type of contraction is this?
- Concentric
- Eccentric
- Plyometric
- Isometric
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What movement occurs at the ankle when standing on tiptoes?
- Flexion
- Extension
- Dorsiflexion
- Plantar flexion
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Which muscle is primarily responsible for dorsiflexion at the ankle?
- Quadriceps femoris
- Gastrocnemius
- Latissimus dorsi
- Tibialis anterior
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How do muscles and bones interact to create movement at a joint?
- Tendons push joints
- Ligaments push bones
- Bones pull muscles
- Muscles pull bones
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