GCSE PE Movement Analysis Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a first-class lever in the human body?

• Elbow joint

• Neck joint

• Knee joint

• Ankle joint

What is the main function of a lever in the human body?

• To increase speed

• To increase force

• To decrease speed

• To decrease force

Which plane divides the body into left and right halves?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane

Which axis of movement runs from top to bottom through the body?

• Frontal axis

• Sagittal axis

• Vertical axis

• Horizontal axis

How do you calculate mechanical advantage?

• Load / Effort

• Effort / Load

• Load x Effort

• Effort x Load

Which of the following is an example of a second-class lever in the human body?

• Elbow joint

• Neck joint

• Ankle joint

• Shoulder joint

Which plane divides the body into front and back halves?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane

Which axis of movement runs from front to back through the body?

• Frontal axis

• Sagittal axis

• Vertical axis

• Horizontal axis

Which of the following is an example of a third-class lever in the human body?

• Elbow joint

• Neck joint

• Knee joint

• Ankle joint

Which plane divides the body into upper and lower halves?

• Frontal plane

• Sagittal plane

• Transverse plane

• Coronal plane