Human and social Biology Worksheet

Name _____________________________________________________
1. What job does the following structure do? (4 marks)
Tendon
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Synovial fluid
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2. Explain the importance of locomotion to man (3 marks)

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3. Identify the following as being part of the axial or appendicular skeleton. (5 marks)
The tarsal, metatarsals, and phalanges in your foot ________________________
The bones in your shoulder.________________________
The seven vertebrae in your neck__________________________
your lower jaw________________________
The humerus in your arm____________________
4. Figure 4 shows three bones from the skeleton system of a mammal.

(a) Between which TWO numbered regions will a ball and socket joint be
formed?
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(1 mark)
(b) Between which TWO numbered regions will a hinge joint be formed?
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(1 mark)
(c) Describe how the range of movement in a ball and socket joint differs from
the range of movement in a hinge joint
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Define the term correct posture. (2 marks)
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Below is a diagram of the femur, complete by labeling the drawing. (6 marks)

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