Unit 1 IB Sports Exercise & Health Science
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Label the bones in the body. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inferior - CORRECT ANSWER - Below or further away from the head.
Superior - CORRECT ANSWER - Above or nearer to the head.
Proximal - CORRECT ANSWER - Nearer to where a limb attaches to the body.
Distal - CORRECT ANSWER - Further away from where a limb attached to the body.
Posterior - CORRECT ANSWER - Behind or nearer to the back.
Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - In front of or nearer to the front.
Internal - CORRECT ANSWER - Located inside or further away from the surface.
External - CORRECT ANSWER - Located on or near the surface.
Lateral - CORRECT ANSWER - Further away from the midline of the body.
Medial - CORRECT ANSWER - Closer to the midline of the body.
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Describe the anatomical position. - CORRECT ANSWER - A person stands erect with
face directly forward, upper limb hanging to the sides, and the palms of the hands facing
forward.
The radius and Ulna are _________ to each other. - CORRECT ANSWER - Parallel
Identify the two bones that enhance the mobility of the upper arms. They are part of the pectoral
girdle. - CORRECT ANSWER - Scapulae and Clavicles.
List the five functions of the vertebral column. - CORRECT ANSWER - - Supporting the
head.
- Encloses and protects the spinal cord.
- Transmits weight of the body from the body to the legs.
- Provides an attachment point for the ribs and muscles in the back.
- Permits movement of the head and trunk.
State the function of the cervical vertebrae. - CORRECT ANSWER - Supports the head,
and helps the head move side to side.
State the function of the thoracic vertebrae. - CORRECT ANSWER - Supports the weight
and the bones in the rib cage.
State the function of the lumbar vertebrae. - CORRECT ANSWER - Absorb the weight of
the body.
State the function of the sacrum. - CORRECT ANSWER - Transmits weight to the legs
and connects the pelvis to the vertebral column.
State the function of the coccyx. - CORRECT ANSWER - Provides an attachment point
for ligaments and muscles, and it connects the axial and appendicular skeletons.