IB sports science - topic 1 ACTUAL
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Axial Skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - The bones that protect your vital organs and
allow for attachment of appendicular skeleton- This includes skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral
column
Appendicular Skeleton - CORRECT ANSWER - Bones that attach to your axial skeleton,
the bones that allow for movements- Humerus, Femur etc
Axial Skeleton Function - CORRECT ANSWER - support and protection
Appendicular Skeleton Function - CORRECT ANSWER - movement
Types of bones - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Long Bones
2. Short Bones
3. Irregular Bones
4. Flat Bones
Function of long bones - CORRECT ANSWER - - Produces blood cells as they contain
bone marrow
- Principle lever
- Allows for movement of limbs
(Femur, Humerus, Phalanges, Tibia)
Connective Tissues - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Tendon
2. Ligament
3. Cartilage