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Pearson Edexcel IAL Biology 7.9 Movement by muscles, tendons, skeleton & ligaments

Practise movement at joints by interpreting diagrams and data on muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, flexors and extensors.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Biology YBI11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • distinguish tendons joining muscle to bone from ligaments joining bone to bone
  • explain how antagonistic flexor and extensor muscles move or stabilise a joint
  • use ligament or tendon composition data to link structure with strength or elasticity

7.9—Movement by muscles, tendons, skeleton and ligaments question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Movement in mammals results from interactions between muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.

How many of the following statements about tendons are correct?
- tendons act as extensors
- tendons are myogenic
- tendons connect muscles to bones

A

0

B

1

C

2

D

3

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