Skeleton and joints quiz games for GCSE PE (Edexcel)

1. 1

   Which bones form the wrist?

   PhalangesCarpalsMetacarpalsTarsals
2. 2

   What do ligaments join together?

   Bone to boneMuscle to boneMuscle to muscleBone to skin
3. 3

   What do ligaments join together?

   Skin to boneMuscle to boneMuscle to muscleBone to bone

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1. 1

   What is the anatomical name for the thigh bone?

   TibiaFemurHumerusFibula
2. 2

   What is meant by the term antagonist?

   Muscle that contracts with the agonistMuscle that holds a bone steadyMuscle that causes the movementMuscle that relaxes as the agonist contracts
3. 3

   What is the anatomical name of the upper arm bone?

   Long boneRadiusFemurHumerus

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1. 1

   True or false: Extension increases the angle at a joint.

   Extension increases the angle at a joint.
2. 2

   The elbow is a ____ joint.

   hingecondyloidball and socketpivot
3. 3

   True or false: in knee extension the hamstrings are the antagonist.

   in knee extension the hamstrings are the antagonist.

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1. 1

   True or false: A hinge joint allows circumduction.

   A hinge joint allows circumduction.
2. 2

   Which bones help to protect the heart and lungs?

   RibsCarpalsTarsalsPhalanges
3. 3

   True or false: The humerus is a long bone.

   The humerus is a long bone.

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1. 1

   Rotation of the trunk happens in the ____ plane.

   verticaltransversefrontalsagittal
2. 2

   Match each joint to its type.

   ElbowHipWristAtlas and axisCondyloidBall and socketPivotHinge
3. 3

   Lifting the leg out to the side is hip ____.

   adductionabductionflexionextension

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