Physical Education Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2021

Question 6

 

  1. (i)        What is a joint?                                                                                   [2 marks]
    (ii) Name three muscles of the thigh.                                                      [3 marks]
  2.             Mention five bones in the arm.                                                           [5 marks                     

 

Observation

 

Majority of the candidates responded to this question and their performance was good.

In part (a), majority of the candidates defined joints correctly.

In part (b), majority of the candidates mentioned the bones in the arm.

The expected answers are as follows:

(a)(i)    DEFINITION OF A JOINT

A joint is defined as a point / place where two or more bones meet.                                                                                                                                
(ii)  MUSCLES OF THE THIGH

  • Gluteus
  • Hamstring/Bicep femoris
  • Sartorius
  • Abductors
  • Quadriceps/Rectus femoris

 

(b)        BONES IN THE ARM

  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Humerus
  • Carpals
  • Metacarpals
  • Phalanges