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IB Biology HL B3.3.7 Hl Range of Motion Questions

Practise comparing the movements allowed by hip, shoulder, knee and elbow joints, and use a goniometer or image data to measure range of motion.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Compare ball-and-socket joints such as the hip with hinge joints such as the knee by identifying planes and directions of movement, including circumduction versus mainly flexion and extension.
  • Measure or calculate joint range of motion from a goniometer, calibrated image or age-group data, reporting angles or percentage change.

IB Biology HL B3.3.7 Hl Range of Motion Questions question 1

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What is the difference between movement of the knee joint and hip joint?

A

The knee only allows flexion whereas the hip allows flexion and extension.

B

The knee allows more rotation than the hip.

C

The knee is used to walk forwards whereas the hip is used for running around corners.

D

The knee allows movement in one plane whereas the hip allows movement in three planes.

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