Skeleton Structure (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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How are bones classified?
How are bones classified?
By their shape
What is the characteristic shape of long bones?
What is the characteristic shape of long bones?
Longer than they are wide
What type of movements do long bones enable?
What type of movements do long bones enable?
Gross movements
How do long bones work to enable movement?
How do long bones work to enable movement?
As levers
Which of these is an example of a long bone?
Which of these is an example of a long bone?
Tibia
What is the characteristic shape of short bones?
What is the characteristic shape of short bones?
As wide as they are long
What type of movements do short bones allow in sport?
What type of movements do short bones allow in sport?
Finer controlled movements
Which bones are examples of short bones?
Which bones are examples of short bones?
Carpals and tarsals
What are the two main functions of flat bones?
What are the two main functions of flat bones?
Protect organs & muscle attachment
How do the ribs protect us in rugby?
How do the ribs protect us in rugby?
Protect internal organs when tackled