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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