AQA GCSE Physical Education Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport, June 2025: Question 6

3 marks · Easy difficulty · Short Answer

Identify the bones labelled A, B and C on the diagram of the human skeleton.

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Question

Figure 1 illustrates an anterior view of the human skeleton with three leader lines pointing to specific bones: label A points to the top of the skull/cranium; label B points to the pelvic girdle; label C points to the thigh bone/femur. Below the diagram, write-in lines are provided for identifying bones A, B, and C for 3 marks.
Question text

06 Figure 1 shows a human skeleton.

Figure 1

Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1.

[3 marks]

A

B

C

Mark scheme

Show the mark scheme Mark scheme for question 06 stating 1 mark for each correct identification up to a maximum of 3 marks (AO1): A = Cranium (1), B = Pelvis/Ilium/Ischium (1), C = Femur (1).

06 Figure 1 shows a human skeleton.

Figure 1

Identify the bones labelled A, B and C in Figure 1.

[3 marks]

Marks for this question AO1 = 3

Award one mark for each of the following up to a maximum of three marks.

• A = Cranium (1)

• B = Pelvis/Ilium/Ischium (1)

• C = Femur (1)

Maximum 3 marks

How to answer it

Question 06: Identifying Bones of the Skeleton

📌 What this question tests

This question assesses pure AO1 recall of human anatomy from Topic 1 (Applied Anatomy and Physiology). Specifically, your ability to identify key bones of the human skeleton from a full-body anatomical diagram.

Question 06 • 3 Marks Total (AO1 = 3)

Identify the bones labelled A, B, and C in Figure 1

Anatomical bone identification

✅ Correct Mark Scheme Answers

  • A: Cranium (1 mark)
  • B: Pelvis (also accepts: Ilium or Ischium ) (1 mark)
  • C: Femur (1 mark)

💡 Key Knowledge: The Skeletal System

  • Cranium: Protects the brain; flat bone that forms the top part of the skull.
  • Pelvis: Flat/irregular bone structure uniting the spine and lower limbs; made of the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
  • Femur: The thigh bone; longest and strongest long bone in the human body.

🧠 Exam Technique & Tips

  • Use precise anatomical names: GCSE PE requires formal terminology. Always write Cranium instead of "skull" or "head", and Femur instead of "thigh bone".
  • Check pointer line placement carefully:
    • A points directly to the top casing of the skull (cranium).
    • B points to the pelvic girdle/hip area.
    • C points directly to the upper leg bone (thigh).
  • Double-check your spelling: While minor phonetic slips are sometimes tolerated, writing standard anatomical spellings guarantees your marks.

❌ Common Errors & Pitfalls

  • Informal terms: Writing "head", "brain box", or "skull" for A instead of cranium .
  • Confusing hip joint and pelvis: Writing "hip" instead of the actual bone name, pelvis .
  • Confusing upper and lower leg bones: Writing "tibia" or "fibula" for C. Remember: the femur is in the upper leg (thigh), while tibia and fibula form the lower leg.
Examiner Insight: This is a high-scoring recall question. Top students secure all 3 marks within 60 seconds by using exact, single-word anatomical terminology. Do not waste time writing full sentences.

Topics

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

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