a small bone that is used for weight bearing

a large bone that is used for leverage and movement

a bone that protects a vital organ and provides a flat surface for muscle attachment

a bone shaped to provide protection and muscle attachment

Classification of bones applied to performance in physical activities and sports

Physical education

This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.

Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system

Which of the following is classified as a flat bone?

Which image shows an example of a short bone.

Match the bone to the correct bone classification.

Match the bone classification with the correct function.

Flat bones are essential to protect vital ...

Short bones support the body and bear ...

Which part of the body are the tarsals found?

Match the bone to the correct location of the body.

Place the bones in the correct order starting at the head and moving to the feet.

Starter Quiz