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Date November 2018 Marks available 1 Reference code 18N.1.SL.tz0.3
Level Standard Level Paper Paper 1 Time zone time zone 0
Command term Question number 3 Adapted from N/A

Question

What muscle is labelled X in the diagram below?

[Source: adapted from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sartorius_3D.gif, BodyParts3D,
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A. Iliopsoas

B. Sartorius

C. Vastus lateralis

D. Vastus intermedialis

Markscheme

B

Examiners report

Second most challenging question (34.48% correct). This becomes the most challenging question when correcting for Q23. A straightforward label recognition question but lesser common muscles used, which many found difficult.

Syllabus sections

Topic 1: Anatomy » 1.2. The muscular system » 1.2.5. Identify the location of skeletal muscles in various regions of the body.
Topic 1: Anatomy » 1.2. The muscular system
Topic 1: Anatomy

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