| Date | November 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17N.2.SL.tz0.2 |
| Level | Standard Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | time zone 0 |
| Command term | Outline | Question number | 2 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Long bones are one type of bone found in the body. List two other types of bone.
1.
2.
[2]
a.
Outline the function of a ligament in a shoulder joint.
[1]
b.
Markscheme
flat ✔
short ✔
irregular ✔
Accept “sesamoid”.
a.
attach bone to bone ✔
provide strength/stability to a joint ✔
b.
Examiners report
Overall, this question was answered very well; however, some candidates used more words than necessary in their answer.
a.
Overall, this question was answered well. A confusion with functions of a tendon happened occasionally.
b.
