Human Movement and Locomotion
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Movement and Locomotion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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A person is unable to extend their leg at the knee after an injury. Which muscle is most likely affected?
Describe the antagonistic action of muscles with an example.
Describe the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
Describe the process of muscle fatigue.
A person is unable to extend their leg at the knee after an injury. Which muscle is most likely affected?
A patient is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the neuromuscular junction. Describe how this condition impairs muscle contraction and movement.
A person suffers a spinal cord injury at the cervical level. Predict and explain the possible effects on their movement and locomotion.
During a marathon, an athlete experiences muscle cramps. Explain the physiological reasons behind muscle cramps during prolonged exercise.
Which of the following bones forms part of the pelvic girdle?
(1) Scapula
(2) Ilium
(3) Clavicle
(4) Radius
Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?
(1) Skull
(2) Vertebrae
(3) Humerus
(4) Sternum
Which of the following is a function of red bone marrow?
(1) Fat storage
(2) Blood cell production
(3) Mineral storage
(4) Hormone production
Which of the following is a gliding joint?
(1) Wrist
(2) Shoulder
(3) Hip
(4) Elbow
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the longest bone in the human body.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the main muscle responsible for breathing.
Fill in the blank: The ________ muscle is responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow.
Fill in the blank: The ________ skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
True or False: Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.
True or False: Ligaments connect bone to bone.
True or False: Smooth muscle is found in the walls of the digestive tract.
True or False: The axial skeleton includes the bones of the limbs.
