GCSE PE - Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the functions of the Skeletal system?

Answer 1

SLAPPS
Structure
Leverage
Attachment
Protection
Production of Red/white blood cells
Storage of minerals

Question 2

Define the term ‘joint’

Answer 2

Where two or more bones meet

Question 3

What is a ligament?

Answer 3

A tough band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

Question 4

What is articular cartilage?

Answer 4

Smooth tissue which covers the surface of articulating. Ones to absorb shock and allow friction-free movement

Question 5

What is the role of ligaments?

Answer 5

Connect bone to bone
Stabilise joints during movement
prevent dislocation of a joint

Question 6

What is the role of synovial fluid?

Answer 6

Reduces friction and nourishes articular cartilage

Question 7

What is the role of articular cartilage?

Answer 7

Absorbs shock and allows friction-free movement

Question 8

What is the joint capsule?

Answer 8

A fibrous sac with an inner synovial membrane

Question 9

What is the function of the joint capsule?

Answer 9

It encloses and strengthens the joint secreting synovial fluid

Question 10

What is a bursa?

Answer 10

A closed, fluid-filled sac found where tendons run over bones

Question 11

What is the function of a bursa?

Answer 11

It reduces friction between tendons and bones

Question 12

Name the 5 types of synovial joint

Answer 12

Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Ball and socket joint
Gliding joint
Condyloid joint

Question 13

Where can you find a hinge joint?

Answer 13

Elbow, knee and ankle

Question 14

Where can you find a pivot joint?

Answer 14

Between the axis and atlas at the top of the vertebrae

Question 15

Where can you find a ball and socket joint?

Answer 15

The hip and shoulder

Question 16

What is flexion?

Answer 16

Movement which decreases the joint angle

Question 17

What is extension?

Answer 17

Movement which increases the joint angle

Question 18

What is plantarflexion?

Answer 18

Pointing the toes

Question 19

What is abduction?

Answer 19

Movement of the limbs away from the midline of the body

Question 20

What is adduction?

Answer 20

Movement of the limbs towards the midline of the body

Question 21

What is dorsiflexion?

Answer 21

Bringing the toes upwards closer to the tibia

Question 22

What is rotation?

Answer 22

Movement where articulating bones turn about their longitudinal axis

Question 23

Which bones articulate the knee joint?

Answer 23

femur and tibia

Question 24

Which bones articulate the ankle joint?

Answer 24

tibia, fibula and talus

Question 25

Which bones articulate the shoulder joint?

Answer 25

scapula and humerus

Question 26

Which bones articulate the elbow joint?

Answer 26

humerus, radius, ulna

Question 27

Which bones articulate the hip joint?

Answer 27

Pelvis and Femur

Question 28

What is the correct term for the skull?

Answer 28

cranium

Question 29

What is the correct term for the spine?

Answer 29

vertebrae

Question 30

What is the correct term for the collar bone?

Answer 30

clavicle

Question 31

What is the correct term for the breast bone?

Answer 31

sternum

Question 32

What is the correct term for the shoulder blade?

Answer 32

scapula

Question 33

What is the correct term for the knee cap?

Answer 33

patella

Question 34

Which bone can be found in the upper arm?

Answer 34

humerus

Question 35

Which bones can be found in the forearm?

Answer 35

radius and ulna

Question 36

Which bones can be found in the wrist?

Answer 36

carpals

Question 37

Which bones can be found in the hands?

Answer 37

metacarpals

Question 38

Which bones can be found in the ends of the fingers?

Answer 38

phalanges

Question 39

Which bone is found in the thigh?

Answer 39

femur

Question 40

Which bones can be found in the lower leg?

Answer 40

tibia and fibula

Question 41

Which bones are found in the ankle?

Answer 41

tarsals

Question 42

Which bones are found in the feet?

Answer 42

metatarsals

Question 43

Which bones are found in the ends of the toes?

Answer 43

phalanges

Question 44

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Answer 44

``` shape and support protection movement blood production mineral storage ```

Question 45

Which type of bones is blood produced in?

Answer 45

red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow of long bones

Question 46

Which bone protects the brain?

Answer 46

cranium

Question 47

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

Answer 47

Ribs

Question 48

Which bones protect the spinal cord?

Answer 48

vertebrae

Question 49

What is the role of a tendon?

Answer 49

connect muscle to bone

Question 50

What is the role of a ligament?

Answer 50

connect bone to bone and stabilise the joint to prevent it from dislocating