Exam Style Questions

Question 1

Name the 2 bones located in the lower arm.

Answer 1

Radius & ulna.

Question 2

Name the bones that can be found in both the feet and the hands.

Answer 2

Phalanges

Question 3

State the location of the femur and the name of one of the bones that it forms a joint with.

Answer 3

The femur is located in the upper leg and the patella helps it form a joint…

Question 4

What bone is designed for strength and weight bearing.

Answer 4

Carpals- short

Question 5

Name the bone type that a gymnast would need to do a handstand and how it helps them(4).

Answer 5

The short bones. They are very strong and act like shock absorbers. This will allow a gymnast to bare their bodyweight and maintain their balance whilst doing a handstand to score more points from the judge.

Question 6

How would the long bones help a high jumper?

Answer 6

Due to their length, they help create leverage. This helps create speed, force and power. The high jumper would need that power to make an explosive high jump over the pole.