W e e k l y G l o s s a r y Ta s k S h e et Musculoskeletal System: Homework Booklet
Week 1:
Key Word Function Fill in your details below.
Cranium
Vertebrae
Scapula
Week 2:
Key Word/s Role during Physical Activity
Short Bone
Name:
Long Bone
Flat bone PE Teacher:
Week 3:
Form Tutor:
Key Word/s Role during Physical Activity
Short Bone Form:
Long Bone
Flat bone Answer all questions within this booklet when set as
homework by you class teacher. Each section will have some
Week 4: information, tips on answering questions. (See Link provided)
Key Word/s Role during Physical Activity
For each section there will be a link to the answer page. Some
Short Bone answers will not be provided, just some tips on how to answer
Long Bone that particular question.
Flat bone
For further support please speak to you PE Teacher.
Week 5 & 6 See Self Assessment Section in the Work booklet
Back Intro
W e e k 1 : T h e h u m a n S ke l e to n W e e k 1 : T h e h u m a n S ke l eto n
During our involvement in physical activity, our skeleton, the The human skeleton is great at adapting to our sporting needs, and
framework on which we move helps us in a number of ways during the design (evolution) of our skeleton means we can perform more
different movements. There are over 200 bones in the human body, and more complicated movements and skills during sport than ever
luckily for you, you only need to have knowledge of 14, can you before.
recall them in diagram 1 below?
Look at this example below, what do you see?
Fill in the missing words diagram 2
The Skull ( ) is known as a f______ bone. This type
of bone in the human body is designed to protect the ____________
one of the skeletons vital organs.
Another type of bone the longest in the human body the
___________ is located in the upper leg. This type of bone is called a
________ bone and its main job is to support the body whilst
diagram 1 w__________, r_____________ and j_______________.
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W e e k 2 : S ke l eto n Fra m e w o r k W e e k 2 : Fu n c t i o n s o f t h e S ke l eto n
The human skeleton provides us with 6 key functions essential for Complete the follow paragraph putting in the missing words, some
physical activity and our daily maintenance. Below in diagram 3 can you will give you the starting letter, others wont.
identify the 6 functions of the skeleton, there might be a clue linked to
where the label is positioned. Once you have identified the 6 functions, The human skeleton provides us with 6 key ____________. When
write one sentence to describe the function in more detail. participating in sport the skeleton gives us our unique ________.
This can help determine what sporting activity we are more suited to,
as our body type can be an advantage in certain sports.
The human skeleton is designed to take collisions and falls with ease
and certain body parts including the cranium, ribs and sternum help
Tip: Brain
______________ vital organs from damage during contact in sport.
Tip: Blood cells
The body also is adept at using its framework during different types
of physical activity. This m_______________ helps the skeleton
perform dynamic actions like running, jumping and throwing. This
m_____________ can only happen at joints.
A joint is where 2 bones meet and this strong connection is lashed
together with ligaments.
Tip: Body Type
During physical exercise the body comes under stress from forces
being applied during dynamic movement and it requires the skeleton
Tip: Calcium to provide s__________, this is clearly the job of the femur, tibia and
pelvis during the long jump.
The body also helps p_____________ red and white blood cells in
bones that house bone marrow and include the sternum.
Tip: running
The skeleton also s_________ key minerals for the maintenance
diagram 3 Tip: Weight bearing and growth of the bones.
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W e e k 3 : Ty p e s o f J o i n t W e e k 3 : St r u c t u re o f a J o i n t
Below in Diagram 4, in each box identify joint location, the type of joint it is, Below in illustration 1 is a cross section of a knee joint. Can you label all its
a ball and socket or hinge joint. Then give one sporting action example of components. (8)
this joint in action. It could be as simple as doing a leg raise for a
hamstring stretch.
Location Location
Type Type
Example Example
Location
Type Illustration 1
Location
Example From illustration 1 you notice 3 of the boxes are shaded in grey. These 3
Type components in and around a joint are known as _______________ _______.
Example
What is the definition of a joint? (Tip – your answer can be found in this
booklet)
diagram 4 What is the role of cartilage in the joint?
Location
Type
Example 6 7
W e e k 4 : M u s c u l a r S y ste m W e e k 4 : M u s c l e C o n t ra c t i o n s
Below in Diagram 5, is a diagram of the muscular system with labels Below is an illustration of muscle shortening, ready to pull the forearm up
pointing to specific muscle groups. You will need to know these muscle and flex at the elbow. Can you label this diagram. We are not looking for
groups and how they work (in pairs) to initiate movement . Label all 14 you to identify the tendon, but its starting and finishing location based on
muscle groups. static and moving parts.
Illustration 2
Muscles work in pairs to create movement at a limb. Whilst one muscle
c________ (shortens) the other muscle ________ (lengthens). We call the
muscle that contracts the p____________________ and the muscle with
the opposite action is the a____________ muscle.
Look at the picture below and state which muscle is the p___________
________and which is the a____________, whilst also naming each muscle
group.
diagram 5 8 Illustration 3
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Week 5: Movement W e e k 5 : Ty p e s o f M o v e m e n t
The muscular system works in pairs to force movement at a joint. For In the diagrams below identify the types of movement involved. Also
the following bicep curl example fill in the missing words and answer the identify the joint type and location if you can.
questions that accompany diagram 6.
Movement 1 Movement 1
Movement 2 Movement 2
Joint type Joint type
Location Location
diagram 6
When performing the biceps curl the biceps are contracting
c____________ whilst the triceps are lengthening e_______________. This
is the pair of muscle groups working together to create movement.
There are two main types of contraction. I______________ contraction is
when our muscles shorten and lengthen during physical exercise, for
example a vertical jump, both the hamstring and quadriceps will be
contracting i_______________, either c________________ or
e ________________.
The other main type of contraction is where the muscle groups tension Movement 1
and hold a fixed position this is called i_______________ contraction and Joint type
is usually seen when a gymnast holds a position like a handstand or the Movement 1 Location
crucifix whilst on the rings. Joint type
Location
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W e e k 6 : Re v i e w Q u e st i o n s W e e k 6 : W h at c a n y o u Re m e m b e r
What can you remember from the last 5 weeks. Answer each of the Q:4
following questions, writing you answers out in the spaces provided. The skeleton provides our vital organs with protection during contact
sports. List 3 bones that protect vital organs during physical activity?
Q:1 (3)
Can you name the 4 bones in this diagram that you will
need knowledge of for GCSE paper 1? (4) 1
2
1. 3
2.
3. Q:5
4.
When performing the biceps curl, where is the point of insertion for
the biceps muscle?
Q:2
Can you name the 6 bones in this diagram that you will
need knowledge of for GCSE paper 1? (6) Q:6
Muscles work in pairs to create movement. What two muscle groups
1. are working together to extend the arm at the elbow? Which muscle is
2. the p_________m__________ and which muscle is the a_________
3. muscle group.
4.
5.
6.
Q:7
Q:3 How does connective tissue help protect a joint? (4)
When running the skeleton supports us during movement.
Identify a bone that provides support during running and the type
of bone it is? (2)
______________________ ________________________
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Q U E ST I O N B A N K Q U E ST I O N B A N K
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / EXTENSION QUESTIONS
WEEK 1
WEEK 1 Q:5
How does our unique shape make us more suitable for some sports rather
Q:1
than others. Give a sporting example of this! (3)
Which bones are designed to support the body during running? (3)
Q:2 The human skeleton helps produce red and white blood cells in the Q:6 What type of minerals are stored within the body? (2)
bone marrow, can you name one bone that helps produce these vital blood
cells and provides another important function of the Skeleton? (3)
Q:7
Label the vertebrae column, sternum and rib cage from the diagram below.
Q:3
When performing a javelin throw which bones are used during the
throwing action? (3)
Q:4
Can you rearrange these anagrams to form bones of the human skeleton?
(3)
I CAM RUN RAVER BEET
SAUL CAP
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Q U E ST I O N B A N K Q U E ST I O N B A N K
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / EXTENSION QUESTIONS
WEEK 2
WEEK 2 Q:4 Which two bones connect at the shoulder? (1)
Q:1
What function does the cranium perform during a physical activity like
Scapula and sternum
football? (1)
Scapula and Humerus
Q:2
List the 6 functions of the Skeleton? (6) Humerus and sternum
1
2 Q:5
Which function of the skeleton is most relevant during a tackle in rugby? (1)
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4 Protection
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Mineral storage
6
Blood cell production
Q:3
Q:6
What is the name of the area of the bone that produces red and white
Can you rearrange these anagrams associated with functions of the
blood cells? (1)
skeleton? (3)
PUT PROS CLOSED BEDROLL CITROEN
POT
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Q U E ST I O N B A N K Q U E ST I O N B A N K
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / EXTENSION QUESTIONS
WEEK 3
WEEK 3 Q:3
Which one of the three types of connective tissue is not directly located at
Q:1 a joint, and what is its role? (2)
Where on the skeleton is this joint and what type of joint is it? (2)
Q:4
In the illustration below, the performer is doing a press up. What location
is the joint that is performing the movement? (1)
Q:1b
For a bonus 3 marks can you add 3 labels to the diagram above. (3)
Q:4b For a bonus mark what movement occurs from the top to bottom
illustration? (1)
Q:5
Q:2 Can you rearrange these anagrams associated with functions of the
There are 3 types of connective tissue, what are they? (3) skeleton? (3)
BLACKSTONE LAD JONIE NIGHT
ALICA GERT
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Q U E ST I O N B A N K Q U E ST I O N B A N K
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / EXTENSION QUESTIONS
WEEK 4
WEEK 4 Q:3
What is the connective tissue that joins muscle to bone called? (1)
Q:1
Which two muscles are working together here to produce movement? (2)
Q:4
In the diagram below label the muscles identified. (4)
Q:1b
For a bonus 2 marks can you identify which muscle is the prime mover
and which muscle is the agonist muscle in the diagram above. (2)
PRIME MOVER
ANTAGONIST
Q:2
If the weight is held as in the diagram opposite, what type of contraction is
being demonstrated? (1)
Q:5
In gymnastics a male gymnast performs a crucifix hold on the rings. What
type of contraction is he using to hold this position? (1)
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Q U E ST I O N B A N K Q U E ST I O N B A N K
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ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS / EXTENSION QUESTIONS
WEEK 5
WEEK 5 Q:2
What types of movement are possible at the knee and elbow? (2)
Q:1
What are the two types of movement illustrated in the two diagrams
below? One type of movement from each diagram please. (2)
Q:3
In the diagram below label A,B,C and D. What movement is occurring if
the forearm is moving toward the shoulder? (5)
A B
C
A B
C
Q:1b
From the illustrations above explain what type of joint is being used in
both sporting actions and what range of movement is possible at this
joint? (2)
D
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HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR HOMEWORK BOOKLET
QUESTION 1
Q:1 Make sure you mark your work
When performing a lay up shot the player jumps up to shoot, what
movement action is occurring at the ankle joint? Explain what muscle
groups are involved in the movement and how movement is initiated Every week after a homework has been set you teacher will issue
through contraction? (6) you with a LINK to the answers page for your homework tasks. Use
it to check and correct your work. Feedback your performance to
your teacher.
Use the QR codes below to extend your learning of a topic area
Answer
Structure of a Joint Structure and
Functions of the
Skeleton
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