Human Movement and Locomotion
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Movement and Locomotion starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a ligament and a tendon.
Describe the difference between isotonic and isometric muscle contractions.
Describe the role of ATP in muscle contraction and relaxation.
Describe the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction.
Explain how antagonistic muscle pairs work to produce movement.
Explain the importance of cartilage in joints.
Explain the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.
A patient is unable to flex their forearm at the elbow. Which muscle is most likely affected?
(1) Triceps brachii
(2) Biceps brachii
(3) Deltoid
(4) Pectoralis major
A patient is unable to flex their forearm at the elbow. Which muscle is most likely affected?
(1) Triceps brachii
(2) Biceps brachii
(3) Deltoid
(4) Pectoralis major
Which mineral is most important for bone strength?
(1) Iron
(2) Calcium
(3) Potassium
(4) Sodium
Which of the following best describes the function of red bone marrow?
(1) Fat storage
(2) Blood cell production
(3) Mineral storage
(4) Hormone production
Which of the following bones is found in the lower leg?
(1) Radius
(2) Ulna
(3) Tibia
(4) Clavicle
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the basic contractile unit of a muscle fiber.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the bone of the upper arm.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the largest bone of the human body.
Fill in the blank: The ________ joint allows rotation of the head from side to side.
True or False: Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.
True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.
True or False: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by increased bone density.
True or False: Synovial fluid reduces friction in movable joints.
