AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, June 2025: Question 2

1 mark · Easy difficulty · Multiple Choice

Identify which bone is found at the knee joint from a list of four options.

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Question

Question 02 asks: 'Which one of these bones is found at the knee joint?' followed by 1 mark. Four multiple choice options are provided with lozenge tick boxes: A Fibula, B Humerus, C Radius, and D Tibia.
Question text

02 Which one of these bones is found at the knee joint?

[1 mark]

A Fibula

B Humerus

C Radius

D Tibia

Mark scheme

Show the mark scheme Mark scheme for question 02 shows: 'Marks for this question: AO1 = 1' and the correct response as 'Answer D – Tibia (1)'.

02 Which one of these bones is found at the knee joint?

[1 mark]

Marks for this question: AO1 = 1

Answer D – Tibia (1)

How to answer it

Skeletal System: Bones of the Knee Joint

📋 What this question tests

This question assesses direct factual recall from Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport (Section 3.1.1 The Skeletal System):

  • AO1 (Recall): Knowledge and identification of the bones that form major synovial joints in the human body.
  • Specific Joint: The articulating bones forming the knee joint (hinge joint).
Question 02

Multiple Choice Identification [1 Mark]

Which one of these bones is found at the knee joint?

✅ Correct Answer

D – Tibia

Mark Scheme:
Answer D – Tibia (1 mark)
Assessment Objective: AO1 = 1 mark

💡 Key Knowledge

  • The knee is a synovial hinge joint allowing flexion and extension.
  • The bones articulating at the knee joint are:
    • Femur (thigh bone)
    • Tibia (shin bone)
    • Patella (kneecap)
  • The fibula is in the lower leg alongside the tibia, but it articulates below the knee and does not form part of the knee joint itself.

🧠 Exam Technique & Option Breakdown

  • A – Fibula: Incorrect. Although located in the lower leg (lateral side), it does not articulate at the knee joint articulation surface.
  • B – Humerus: Incorrect. Located in the upper arm; articulates at the shoulder and elbow joints.
  • C – Radius: Incorrect. Located in the forearm (thumb side); articulates at the elbow and wrist.
  • D – Tibia: Correct. The large weight-bearing shin bone that forms the hinge joint with the femur.

❌ Common Errors

  • Confusing Tibia and Fibula: Many students know both are in the calf/shin area, but mistakenly select fibula. Remember: the Tibia is the larger, load-bearing bone that connects directly to the knee.
  • Mixing up Upper and Lower Limbs: Rushing the question and picking arm bones like humerus or radius. Always double-check limb locations before shading the box.

📌 Quick Memory Anchor: The Lower Leg

Use the phrase: "Tibia = Tough / Thick (shin bone at the knee)" vs. "Fibula = Flute / Fragile (outer lower leg, not part of knee)".

Topics

3.1 The human body and movement in physical activity and sport · 3.1.1 Applied anatomy and physiology

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