Yr7 B2.5 Movement - joints

What is a joint?

• A point where two or more bones meet

• A muscle that connects two bones

• A type of bone that bends

Which of the following is a type of joint?

• Pivot joint

• Elastic joint

• Spinal joint

What is the function of cartilage in a joint?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To cover and protect the ends of bones in a joint

• To provide energy for movement

What is the role of ligaments in a joint?

• To hold bones together

• To produce new bone tissue

• To help muscles contract

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Fixed joint

Where would you find a hinge joint?

• In the hip

• In the elbow

• In the skull

What is biomechanics?

• The study of how joints and muscles work together for movement

• A type of exercise for strengthening bones

• The process of bone growth

How can muscle strength be measured?

• Using a thermometer

• Using a Newton scale

• Using a ruler

Which muscle would you test by pushing down on a scale?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Forearm muscles

What is the unit of force?

• Kilograms (kg)

• Newtons (N)

• Joules (J)