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0413.1.3.06 — carpals, metacarpals, phalanges.: past paper questions

10 real questionsasked in 5 of the last 10 exam series2021–2025usually: Describe, State, Identify, Suggest, Justify

Real questions on 0413.1.3.06 — carpals, metacarpals, phalanges.

The newest 10 of 10 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.

  1. 0413/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3a[6]

    Identify the structures labelled A, B and C. Describe a different function of each structure. A function B function C function

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  2. 0413/13 · October/November 2025 · Q3b[3]

    Describe three characteristics of structure B.

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  3. 0413/13 · May/June 2024 · Q4c[2]

    Describe the difference between skill and ability. (c) Elite basketball players have high levels of skill and ability.  ,

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  4. 0413/11 · October/November 2023 · Q14c[3]

    Suggest one minor injury of the foot. Describe a possible cause and treatment of this injury.

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  5. 0413/13 · October/November 2023 · Q15[3]

    Performance‑enhancing drugs are prohibited in sport. For each type of drug, suggest a physical activity where use of the type of drug might enhance performance. Justify your answers. Use a different physical activity for each answer. anabolic steroids physical activity justification beta blockers physical activity just...

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  6. 0413/12 · May/June 2022 · Q1b[1]

    Classify the bone labelled B.

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  7. 0413/12 · May/June 2022 · Q1c[1]

    Describe a function of the bone labelled C.

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  8. 0413/13 · May/June 2022 · Q10b[4]

    Flexibility is one fitness component required by a trampolinist. Describe how to carry out a named test of flexibility. name of test description

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  9. 0413/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1b[1]

    Some bones are classified as flat bones. State a different classification that can be used for bones.

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  10. 0413/13 · May/June 2021 · Q1c[2]

    State two functions of the skeleton.

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What examiners said

Many candidates were able to suggest one minor injury with a suitable cause and treatment for their named injury. Weaker candidates were sometimes too vague in their responses. Some candidates gave major injuries.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/11 Q14(c) (Cambridge)

Weaker candidates found this question difficult. Some candidates choose inappropriate activities. Some weaker candidates who chose appropriate activities did not provide sufficient detail in their justification to be awarded credit.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/13 Q15 (Cambridge)

A significant number of candidates did not classify the bone but named the bone which could not be given credit.

— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0413/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)

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