Movement/Locomotion Practice Questions
Choose the response that correctly completes the following statements or answers the questions that
follow.
1. Which diagrams show organ systems
that would be directly affected by the
disorder known as tendinitis?
(1.) 1 (2.) 2 (3.) 3 (4.) 4
2. The humerus, the bone in the upper arm of a human, is directly connected to other bones in the arm by
(1.) tendons (2.) ligaments (3.) extensors (4.) cartilage
3.
One function of the human endoskeleton is to
(1.) produce blood cells
(2.) store nitrogenous wastes
(3.) produce lactic acid
(4.) transmit impulses
Use the diagram below at the right and your knowledge of the living environment to answer questions 4
and 5 which follow.
4. Which structures shown in the diagram below contract and relax when the arm
moves? (1.) 1 and 5 (2.) 1 and 6 (3.) 2 and 3 (4.) 2 and 4
5. Which structure best represents a tendon?
(1.) 1 (2.) 2 (3.) 3 (4.) 4 (5.) 5 (6.) 6
6. An inflammation of the region labeled A in the
diagram at the right is known as
(1.) meningitis (2.) tendonitis (3.) bronchitis (4.) arthritis
7. Tendons are best described as
(1.) striated tissue that provides a wide range of motion
(2.) cords that connect bone to bone and that stretch at the point of attachment
(3.) fibrous cords that connect muscles to bone
(4.) tissue that is found between bones and that protects them from damage
8.
Arthritis and tendinitis differ in that arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and
tendinitis is a
(1.) type of arthritis found only in infants
(2.) deposition of uric acid in the joints
(3.) disorder involving connective tissue
(4.) tear in the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
9. Which statement does not correctly describe a function of cartilage?
(1.) It anchors muscles to bones
(2.) It can be located at the ends of bones.
(3.) It cushions bones at a joint.
(4.) It gives shape to certain structures like nose and ears.
10. Red blood cells are produced in the
(1.) bone marrow (2.) lymph nodes (3.) liver (4.) arteries
11. The end of one bone is connected to the end of another at a moveable joint by
(1.) a tendon (2.) a ligament (3.) epidermal tissue (4.) visceral muscle
Complete each of the statements which follow.
1. A(n) _______________ is another name for an external skeleton.
2. Voluntary, striated muscle tissue is another name for _______________.
3. A(n) _______________ is another name for an internal skeleton.
4. _______________ are the type of connective tissue that connects the ends of bones together.
5. Involuntary, striated muscle tissue is another name for _______________.
6. The condition _______________ is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals around the joints causing
inflammation.
7. _______________ is a general term that refers to a number of conditions that cause pain,
stiffness, inflammation, and deformity of joints.
8. A muscle that bends an arm or leg is known as a(n) _______________.
9. A muscle that straightens an arm or a leg is known as a(n) _______________.
10. _______________ connect muscles to bones in the body.
Free Response Section
1.
List four major survival aspects of being able to carry locomotion.
2.
List three major functions of our endoskeleton.
Now hopefully for some correct answers. Please send e-mail about any suspected errors
to jbuckley@northnet.org
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Completion Answers
1. exoskeleton
2. skeletal muscle
3. endoskeleton
4. ligament
5. cardiac muscle
6. gout
7. arthritis
8. flexor
9. extensor
10. tendons
Free Response Answers
I.
Any four of the following would be acceptable. Other responses may be acceptable also.
1. get food and shelter
2. escape from predators
3. move to regions better suited to survival
4. find mates
5. move away from toxic wastes
II.
Any three of the following would be acceptable functions for our endoskeleton.
Other responses may be acceptable also.
1. Supporting framework for internal organs and tissues.
2. Anchorage sites for muscle action.
3. Protects the internal organs.
4. Provides leverage for body movement.
5. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
6. Bones also store minerals.