Identify the type of bone represented by a floating rib. (Level 1/2)
Flat bone
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trap
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rocket
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fairy
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State the type of joint that does not move. (Level 1/2)
Fixed joint
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fairy
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Identify the term that describes the position of the radius relative to the ulna. (Level 1/2)
Lateral
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Describe the purpose of elevating an injured leg muscle. (Level 3/4)
Elevation reduces the distance between the muscle and the heart, making it easier to supply the muscle with blood, which carries ingredients for repair.
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State the term that describes the combination of a flexor and an extensor, such as the biceps and triceps. (Level 1/2)
Antagonistic pair
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Predict a difference in the length of treatment for a strain compared to a sprain. (Level 3/4)
A strain is an overstretching of a tissue, and a sprain is a tearing of tissue fibres. The greater severity of a sprain implies a longer period of R.I.C.E.
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Suggest why it is easier to recover from an injured tendon compared to an injured ligament. (Level 3/4)
Tendons have more blood supply than ligaments, so they can heal naturally.
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Identify the long bone of the arm. (Level 1/2)
Humerus
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Describe the combination of movements that may result in a sprained ankle. (Level 3/4)
When the ankle inverts and plantar flexes, the ligaments on the lateral side of the ankle are at risk of tearing.
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Identify the muscle group that flexes the knee. (Level 1/2)
Hamstrings
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Explain the advantage of shivering in cold weather. (Level 3/4)
Shivering involves small repeated muscle contractions. Muscle contractions produce heat to increase body temperature.
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trap
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magnet
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shark
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banana
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State the muscle type that controls involuntary movements outside of the heart. (Level 1/2)
