BONES AND MUSCLES

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball and socket joint.

Front

What type of muscle is found in the heart and has striations?

Back

Cardiac muscle.

Front

Where is the femur, the longest bone in the body, located?

Back

In the upper leg.

Front

To which bone is the tibialis anterior muscle attached?

Back

Tibia.

Front

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

Back

To protect the heart and lungs.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

Back

Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Front

What is the function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

To connect bones to other bones at joints.

Front

What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?

Back

A tendon connects muscle to bone, while a ligament connects bone to bone.

Front

What is the axial skeleton composed of?

Back

The skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.