The Structure & Functions of the Musculoskeletal System (AQA GCSE Physical Education (PE)): Exam Questions

Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?

Which bones are found at the elbow joint?

Flat bones provide a protective function within the body.

Name two flat bones and, using a sporting action of your choice, suggest how these bones provide protection during performance.

Figure 1 Shows a young athlete running. The running action involves the use of many joints within the body.

Identify the type of synovial joint working at the shoulder.

Outline how two of the features of the shoulder joint aim to prevent injury occurring

Figure 3 shows a person kicking a football.

Complete Table 1 to show the joint action occurring at the knee from position A to position B and the agonist muscle group that causes this action.

Table 1

Before carrying out a weight training session using heavy weights, Robert carries out an appropriate warm up, including stretching of the major muscles that will be used.

Explain what other factors Robert should consider to reduce the chance of injury occurring during the session.

Figure 5 shows a performer weight training. This movement is brought about by the muscular and skeletal systems working together.

Explain how the muscles and bones work together to produce the movement from position A to position B.

Which one of these is the main function of a flat bone?

Figure 2 shows a person performing a wall sit.

Identify the type of muscular contraction taking place in the legs in Figure 2.

Justify your answer to Question 8.1.

Name two major muscles that allow the foot to move at the ankle.

Name two bones found at the elbow.

Name the type of synovial joint at the elbow.

Name three structures of a synovial joint that help to prevent injury

Name the type of joint where circumduction can take place.

Figure 3 shows a basketball player in two different positions (A and B) as they perform the jump shot.

Use Figure 3 to help you answer Questions 13.2 & 13.3

Identify the main agonist at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B

Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B.

Which one of these structures attaches muscles to bones?

Which one of these muscles is found in the leg?

Which one of these describes an isometric contraction?

Figure 1 shows a human skeleton.

Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1.

Figure 2 shows an athlete in two different positions (A and B) as the athlete performs a tricep dip.

Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B

Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B.

Name the type of joint where abduction can take place.

Figure 1 shows muscles in the body.

Identify the muscles labelled A, B and C in Figure 1

Name two bones located at the head/neck.

Explain how muscles and bones work to produce movement.

Figure 3 shows an individual performing a push-up

Identify the main agonist at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up.

Analyse how different types of bones help an individual taking part in a sporting activity of your choice.