3rd Grade Human Body Review

Front

How many bones are in an adult human skeleton?

Back

206

Front

What is the term for the place where two bones meet?

Back

Joint

Front

Do involuntary muscles require conscious thought to move?

Back

No, involuntary muscles do not require you to think to move them.

Front

What is the collective term for all the bones in the human body?

Back

Skeleton

Front

What is one function of the Skeletal System?

Back

Support, protection, movement, blood cell production, and mineral storage.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints.

Front

What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage, while the appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and pelvic girdle.

Front

What is the function of the skull?

Back

To protect the brain and support the structures of the face.

Front

What is cartilage and where is it found in the body?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in joints, the rib cage, ear, nose, and between vertebrae.