Human Musculoskeletal System Questions and Answers GCSE Biology

Human Musculoskeletal System Questions and Answers GCSE Biology

Question 1 (1.1) 200 words

a)    State three appropriate functions of the skeletal system.

b)    How do muscle and bones work together to produce movement?

Question 2 (1.1) 70 words

Using the illustration above, name and locate the regions of the spine.

Question 3 (1.1) (answers not included in word count)

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Question 4 (3.1) 200 words

a)    Long bones are a type of bone classified by their characteristics. Name 3 long bones.

b)    What is the typical structure of a long bone?

Question 5 (1.2) 480 words

a)    Joints can be classified according to their structure and function. Describe the structure of a synovial joint

b)    Explain the way that all joints can be classified.

c)     Explain the ranges of movement possible for the following synovial joints:

I.     Hinge

II.     Ball and socket

III.     Pivot

IV.     Gliding

Question 6 (1.3) 180 words Explain the differences between bone and cartilage?

Question 7 (2.1) 170 words Describe the gross and microscopic structure of striated muscle.

Question 8 (2.2) 200 The sliding filament theory is the method by which muscles are thought to contract. Explain the mechanisms involved, according to the sliding filament theory.

Question 9 (3.2) 300 Explain the different ages/stages of bone development from fertilisation to adulthood.