Bones and Muscles

The muscular system consists of all the __________ in the body.

• nerves

• bones

• muscles

The ____________ muscle is a voluntary muscle that can be controlled.

• skeletal

• smooth

• cardiac

___________ muscles are found only in the heart.

• skeletal

• smooth

• cardiac

Skeletal muscles are joined to bones by tough cord called _________.

• tendon

• ligament

• cartilage

If one muscle contracts, the opposite muscle ________.

• expands

• relaxes

Which is the longest bone in the body?

• humerus

• vertrebral column

• femur

Which bone is an example of a hinge joint?

• elbow

• skull

• ankle

_________ is a muscle on the front part of the upper arm.

• biceps

• triceps

• tendon

Which is NOT the function of the skeletal system?

• It converts energy, which enables the body to move.

• It gives shape to the body.

• It protects the internal organs of the body.

_______________ are the areas where 2 or more bones meet.

• ligaments

• joints

• muscles