A Level P.E Anatomy & Physiology
Exam Question & Answers 2026
four basic functions of the skeleton: - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔support, protection, movement and
storage.
two parts of the bone: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the
epiphysis - the end and the diaphysis - the centre.
types of joint: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fibrous -
immoveable, cartilagenous - partially moveable and
synovial - freely moveable.
cartilagenous joins occur where the connection between
the bones is made up of _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔cartilage.
synovial capsules - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a fibrous
sac with an inner membrane, they protect and strengthen
the joint
synovial fluid - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔secreted into
the synovial cavity which lubricates the joint and acts as
a shock absorber and nutrient distributer
, A Level P.E Anatomy & Physiology
Exam Question & Answers 2026
articular (hyaline) cartilage - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction
bursae - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid filled sacs
located between tendons and bones that reduce friction
between the two
hinge joint e.g. elbow and knee - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension
pivot joint e.g. neck - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔rotation
of one bone around another
ball & socket joint e.g. shoulder and hip - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔flexion & extension, adduction &
abduction and external rotation
saddle joint e.g. thumb - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension, adduction & abduction and
circumduction
condyloid joint e.g. wrist - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension, adduction & abduction and
circumduction
Exam Question & Answers 2026
four basic functions of the skeleton: - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔support, protection, movement and
storage.
two parts of the bone: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔the
epiphysis - the end and the diaphysis - the centre.
types of joint: - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fibrous -
immoveable, cartilagenous - partially moveable and
synovial - freely moveable.
cartilagenous joins occur where the connection between
the bones is made up of _____________ - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔cartilage.
synovial capsules - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔a fibrous
sac with an inner membrane, they protect and strengthen
the joint
synovial fluid - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔secreted into
the synovial cavity which lubricates the joint and acts as
a shock absorber and nutrient distributer
, A Level P.E Anatomy & Physiology
Exam Question & Answers 2026
articular (hyaline) cartilage - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔acts as a shock absorber and reduces friction
bursae - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔fluid filled sacs
located between tendons and bones that reduce friction
between the two
hinge joint e.g. elbow and knee - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension
pivot joint e.g. neck - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔rotation
of one bone around another
ball & socket joint e.g. shoulder and hip - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔flexion & extension, adduction &
abduction and external rotation
saddle joint e.g. thumb - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension, adduction & abduction and
circumduction
condyloid joint e.g. wrist - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔flexion & extension, adduction & abduction and
circumduction