plumiThe musculoskeletal system: AQA GCSE Physical Education questions
Every AQA GCSE Physical Education exam question on 3.1.1.1 The musculoskeletal system, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 58 questions on The musculoskeletal system, as a list
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these functions of the skeleton helps the body to fight off infections? [1 mark] A Blood cell production B Protection C Structural shape D Support
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of these bones is found at the knee joint? [1 mark] A Fibula B Humerus C Radius D Tibia
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of these occurs when the leg bends at the knee whilst running? [1 mark] A The hamstrings contract and the quadriceps relax B The hamstrings relax and
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q06 (3 marks): Figure 1 shows a human skeleton. Figure 1 Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1. [3 marks] A B C
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q07 (3 marks): Name three muscles found at the shoulder. [3 marks] 1 2 3
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q08 (1 mark): Muscles work in antagonistic pairs. State the role of the agonist. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q09.1 (1 mark): Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as they move the weight from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q09.2 (1 mark): Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as they move the weight from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q12 (3 marks): Name one flat bone and the vital organ it protects. Give one example from sport of where this occurs. [3 marks] Flat bone Vital organ Example
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q15 (1 mark): Name the type of joint at the knee. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Paper 1, Q16 (1 mark): Identify the type of joint where rotation can take place. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q07.1 (3 marks): Identify the muscles labelled A, B and C in Figure 1. [3 marks] A B C
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q07.2 (2 marks): Name two bones located at the head/neck. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q07.3 (3 marks): Explain how muscles and bones work to produce movement. [3 marks]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10.1 (1 mark): to 10.3. 1 0 . 1 Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10.2 (1 mark): Identify the main agonist at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q10.3 (1 mark): Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction taking place at the elbow during the upward phase (A to B) of the push-up. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q13.1 (2 marks): Define plantar flexion. Give a sporting example. [2 marks] Definition Example
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q13.2 (2 marks): Define adduction. Give a sporting example. [2 marks] Definition Example
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q19 (6 marks): Analyse how different types of bones help an individual taking part in a sporting activity of your choice. [6 marks]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these structures attaches muscles to bones? [1 mark] A Cartilage B Ligaments C Membranes D Tendons
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of these muscles is found in the leg? [1 mark] A Deltoid B Gastrocnemius C Latissimus dorsi D Rotator cuffs
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q05 (1 mark): Which one of these describes an isometric contraction? [1 mark] A The muscle expands in size B The muscle increases in length C The muscle remains the same leng
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q07 (3 marks): Figure 1 shows a human skeleton. Figure 1 Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1. [3 marks] A B C
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q08.1 (1 mark): Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q08.2 (1 mark): Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q08.3 (1 mark): Identify the type of isotonic muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q13.1 (2 marks): Define abduction. Use an example of a sporting action in your answer. [2 marks] Definition Example
- June 2023, Paper 1, Q13.2 (1 mark): Name the type of joint where abduction can take place. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of these is the main function of a flat bone? [1 mark] A Allow movement B Blood cell production C Mineral storage D Protection of vital organs
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q08.1 (1 mark): Identify the type of muscular contraction taking place in the legs in Figure 2. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q08.2 (1 mark): Justify your answer to Question 8.1. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q09.1 (2 marks): Name two major muscles that allow the foot to move at the ankle. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q09.2 (2 marks): Name two bones found at the elbow. [2 marks] 1 2
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q09.3 (1 mark): Name the type of synovial joint at the elbow. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q09.4 (3 marks): Name three structures of a synovial joint that help to prevent injury. [3 marks] 1 2 3
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q11.1 (2 marks): Define circumduction. Use an example of a sporting action in your answer. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q11.2 (1 mark): Name the type of joint where circumduction can take place. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q13.1 (1 mark): to 13.3. Figure 3 1 3 . 1 Identify the joint action taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q13.2 (1 mark): Identify the main agonist at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- June 2022, Paper 1, Q13.3 (1 mark): Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the knee as the basketball player moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of these bones is located at the shoulder joint? [1 mark] A Radius B Scapula C Talus D Ulna
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q09.1 (1 mark): to 09.3. Figure 1 A B 0 9 . 1 Identify the joint action taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q09.2 (1 mark): Identify the main antagonist at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q09.3 (1 mark): Identify the type of muscle contraction that is taking place at the elbow as the arm moves from A to B. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q13.1 (1 mark): What is the role of a tendon? [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q13.2 (2 marks): Muscles work in pairs. Outline the role of the antagonist. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q13.3 (2 marks): Name two major muscle groups that allow the leg to move at the hip. [2 marks] 1 2
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q14.1 (2 marks): Define ‘adduction’. Use a sporting example in your answer. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q14.2 (1 mark): Name the type of joint where adduction can take place. [1 mark]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q14.3 (2 marks): Define ‘isometric contraction’. Use a sporting example in your answer. [2 marks]
- November 2021, Paper 1, Q16.1 (2 marks): Name two bones located at the ankle. [2 marks] 1 2
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of these bones is found at the elbow joint? [1 mark] A Femur B Fibula C Scapula D Ulna
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of these statements describes ‘adduction’ at a ball and socket joint? [1 mark] A The movement of a limb away from the midline of the body B The moveme
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of these is the role of a ligament? [1 mark] A To attach bone to bone B To attach muscle to bone C To act as a shock absorber between bones D To relea
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q07.1 (1 mark): Using Figure 2, identify what type of muscle contraction is taking place in the arms during the downward phase (A to B) of the push-up. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q07.2 (1 mark): Using Figure 2, identify the main agonist in the arm during the downward phase (A to B) of the push-up. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Paper 1, Q08.4 (3 marks): Explain how Ibrahim’s skeletal and muscular system work together to bring about movement. [3 marks]
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