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Year 10 Progress Test 1 – Bones , Joints and Ligaments
Section A - You must circle the letter you think is correct.
1. Bones can be classified into different groups. The phalanges are an example of:
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A. Long bones
B. Short bones
C. Irregular bones
D. Flat (plate) bones
2. Flexion is possible at hinge joints. Which of the following statements describes flexion:
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A. The range of movement possible at a joint
B. The action of closing the angle between the bones making the joint
C. The action of increasing the angle between the bones making the joint
D. Increasing the size of the muscle
3. Which of the following statements best describes a function of the ligaments?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Provides movement for the joint
Provides joint stability
Provides a point of muscle attachment to bones
Provides protection for the surface of the bones
4. Which of the following groups contains the bones of the hand and wrist?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Tibia, Tarsals, Phalanges
Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges
Clavicle, Metatarsals, Tarsals
Carpals, Phalanges, Metacarpals
5. Blood Production is an important function of the skeletal system. Where are red blood
cells made?
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A. Synovial Joints
B. Bone Marrow
C. Cartilage
D. Muscle
6. Which type of joint offers the greatest amount of movement?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Fixed Joint
Synovial Joint
Saddle Joint
Slightly Moveable Joint
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Section B
7. Label the bones on the diagram below:
8. What is ossification?
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9. Why is calcium important in the development of bones?
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10. How might the length of a person’s limb affect the sport they choose to play?
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11. Bones are classified into 4 different groups. State each type and give an example of
each. The first has been done for you!
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1 Short Bone
Example: Carpals
2
Example:
3
Example:
4
Example:
11. List and describe the 4 main functions of the skeleton system in terms of their
importance in physical activity.
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A
B
C
D
12. The diagram below is of the knee joint. Fill in the following gaps in the table:
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C
Labelled Part
Function
A. Cartilage
B
B.
A
C.
Lubricates the joint
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13. Complete the table below on the types of Synovial joint:
Joint
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Where is the joint found?
Ball and socket
Elbow
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
14. What are the 5 types of movement that can occur at a joint? Give an example of which
joint each type of movement can occur at and a sporting example for each. An
example has been completed for you!
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1 Adduction – Shoulder joint. Serve in tennis.
2
3
4
5
15. List the five different sections of the vertebral column from the head down.
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16. Which section of the vertebral column has the largest verabrae and why is this the
case?
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17. Which type of joint is found between the vertebrae?
Total:
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