Structures of the Human Body

Question 1

An ultimate mover that makes us enjoy and satisfied; the foundation of physical education.

Answer 1

Body

Question 2

Distinguish certain physiological and personality traits

Answer 2

Body Types and Physique Classification

Question 3

American psychologist; theory on associating physique with personality and delinquency.

Answer 3

William Sheldon

Question 4

German psychiatrist; proposed different body types based on Sheldon’s classification.

Answer 4

Ernest Kretschmer

Question 5

Kretschmer’s body types and physique classification

Answer 5

A. Asthenic (Thin, small, weak)
B. Athletic (muscular, large-boned)
C. Pyknic (stocky, fat)

Question 6

Sheldon’s body types and physique classification

Answer 6

A. Ectomorph (lean, slim, shallow-chested; difficulty building muscles)
B. Mesomorph (muscular, broad, strong; good metabolism)
C. Endomorph (broad, round figure; high tendency to store body fat)

Question 7

An arrangement of organs that are closely related to each other to do a particular job.

Answer 7

Body system

Question 8

Made up of organs (collection of tissues with the same function) which in turn are made of cells (the basic structural unit of all living organisms).

Answer 8

System

Question 9

Protects the organs; stores minerals that the body utilizes; provides structure and form for the muscles to work against.

Answer 9

Skeletal System

Question 10

Types of bones
1. Long bones
2. Short bones
3. Flat bones

Answer 10

Types of bones
1. Humerus, ulna, radius, tibia, femur, fibula, metacarpals, phalanges
2. Carpal bones and tarsal bones
3. Skull, Sternum, ribs, scapulae

Question 11

Protects the heart and lungs and is formed by the sternum and 12 pairs of ribs.

Answer 11

Thoracic Cage

Question 12

Composed of the skeletal muscles, smooth muscles, and cardiac muscles; maintenance of posture; responsible for heat.

Answer 12

Muscular system

Question 13

Types of muscles
1. Cardiac muscle (involuntary)
2. Smooth muscle (involuntary)
3. Skeletal muscle (voluntary)

Answer 13

Types of muscles
1. Forms the walls of the heart and contracts to circulate blood.
2. Found in the organs or organ system (e.g. digestive and respiratory system)
3. Attached to the skeleton and provide the skeleton the ability to move.

Question 14

It is the largest or biggest muscle.

Answer 14

Gluteus Maximus