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Edexcel GCSE
Physical Education
End Of Unit Test
SECTION 9: THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Time: 45 Minutes
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1. answer the following:
a)
What type of joint is formed at the atlas and axis in the neck
A. Condyloid
B. Rotational
C. Pivot
D. Vertebrae
(1 mark)
b)
Ossification is?
A. The area of growth within a bone
B. The formation of cartilage from bone
C. The formation of a bone form cartilage
D. The outer skin surrounding a bone
(1 mark)
c)
The end of the bone is called the:
A. Epiphysis
B. Dyathysis
C. Growth Plate
D. Periosteum
(1 mark)
d)
Which of the following best describes the function of a tendon
A. Connects bone to bone
B. Provides stability at the joint
C. Provides cushioning at the joint
D. Connects muscle to bone
(1 mark)
2
e)
Bones can be classified in different groups. The phalanges are examples of:
A. Flat bones
B. Long bones
C. Short bones
D. Irregular bones
(1 mark)
(Total 5 marks)
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2. The words in the in box are all classifications of bone
Long
short
flat
irregular
a) from the words above select the correct classification of the following bones
(i)
Humerus
…………………………………………………….
(1)
(ii)
Cranium
…………………………………………………….
(1)
b) Explain how a functions of these bone types could aid performance of a hockey player
(i) Humerus
………………………………………………………………………….………………….
(1)
(ii) Cranium ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
(1)
(4 marks)
3. The knee joint is important in many sports actions.
a) Name the three bones that form the knee joint
i). ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
ii). ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
iii) ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
(3)
b) What body tissue adds satiability to the knee joint?……………………………………………………
(1)
(4 marks)
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4. Figure 1. shows a gymnast on a beam
A
B
Figure 1.
a) The gymnast is currently supporting her weight on her wrists
i)
What type of bones form the wrist? ……………………………………………………………
(1)
ii)
Why is this type of bone suited to supporting the gymnasts weight?
………………………………………………………………………….…………………
(1)
b) Complete the following sentence about the movement by stating the missing joints and joint actions
i)
The gymnast has …………………….. the leg labelled A at the hip joint and
…………………. The leg labelled B at the knee joint.
(2)
ii)
Both of the gymnasts arms are ………………………………… at the ……………………..…
joint
(2)
(6 Marks)
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5. Figure 2 shows a synovial joint.
a) name the parts labelled A, B and C
A
B
C
Figure 2
i) A ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
ii) B ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
iii) C ………………………………………………………………………….…………………
(3)
b) What is the function of the part labelled A
………………………………………………………………………….…………………
c) what is the name of the fluid that fill this type of joint
………………………………………………………………………….…………………
(1)
(4 Marks)
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6. in order to play sport the body uses the skeleton, muscles and joints to bring about movement. Each
joint has it’s own range of movement
a)
What type of synovial joint give the greatest range of movement…………………………….
(1)
b)
What type of synovial joint gives the smallest range of movement? …………………………..
(1)
c)
The correct type of exercise can strengthen bones. Suggest another way in which you can
maintain the strength of your bones throughout your life.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(1)
(3 marks)
7. The skeleton plays an important role in physical activity
Complete the following table to:
a) state the missing function
b) give an explanation of this function
c) explain how the missing function relates to performance
a)
b)
c)
Function
Explanation
How this function effects performance
By reducing the chance of injury
Players need to be able to move in order
to play the game
Shape
(9 marks)
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8. figure 3 is a picture if a triple jumper. Name the type of synovial joint at 1, 2 ,3, 6,
Figure 3
i)
1 ( Shoulder) ………………………………………………………………………….……
ii)
2 (Hip) ……………………………………………………………………….……………
iii)
3 (Knee) ………………………………………………………………………….………
iv)
6 (elbow) ………………………………………………………………………….………
(4)
b)
Name the type of movement shown at joint 4. …………………………………………………
(1)
(5 marks)
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10. Figure 4 shows a high jumper clearing the bar.
Figure 4
a) State TWO region of the vertebral column and explain how the function of these regions helps the
high jumper clear the bar. You must use a different function for each region of the vertebral column
Region of the vertebral column
Function
How this helps the high jumper
(6)
b) The bones of the vertebra are made of separated by disks, what are these disks made of
………………………………………………………………………….………
(1)
(7 marks)
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11. Below is a picture of a long bone. Name the parts labelled, A, B and C.
A
B
C
A……………………………………………………………………………
B……………………………………………………………………………
C…………………………………………………………………………….
(3 marks)
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