iGCSE Sports Studies - 1.1 The skeleton and its functions

Name all 4 functions of the skeletal system

• Stretching, shape/support, red blood cell production, protection

• Movement, shape/support, red blood cell production, physical activity

• Movement, shape/support, red blood cell production, protection

• Movement, shape/support, white blood cell production, protection

Ligaments connect bone to bone. True or false?

• True

• False

How does our skeleton move?

• You think about moving and your body does it

• Our bones are hard and allow us to walk upright

• It doesn't our skin and muscles move

• Muscles attach to tendons which attach to bones. When the muscle contracts the tendon pulls on the bone

Name the 3 bones located in the arm

• Ulna, radius, humerus

• Scapula, radius, ulna

• Talus, humerus, radius

• Phalanges, radius, ulna

Name the 4 bones located in the foot

• Tarsals, cranium, phalanges, talus

• Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, talus

• Tarsals, patella, phalanges, talus

• Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges, tibia

Where are red blood cells produced?

• In the cartilage

• In the (red) bone marrow

• Only in the irregular bones of the vertebrae

• In the (white) bone marrow

What is the primary function of the ribs?

• Shape

• Red blood cell production

• Protection

• Movement

Where is the scapula located?

• Shoulder

• Arm

• Hand

• Head

What is the primary function of a long bone?

• Protection

• Shape

• Support

• Movement

What is the primary function of a flat bone?

• Movement

• Support

• Red blood cell production

• Protection