Skeletal System and Joints

Which is a function of the skeletal system

• Provides growth opportunities

• Provides Support and Protection

• Gives the body a shape

• Prevents injuries

_____ connect bones together at joints

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Muscles

• Ligaments

Which bone is located in the lower leg at the front?

• Tibia

• Fibia

• Fibula

• Tibula

What joint allows for circular movement

• Hinge

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

What bone does the bicep connect to?

• Scapula

• Radius

• Ulna

• Humerus

What type of movement(s) decreases the angle at a joint?

• Flexion

• Extension

• Abduction

• Adduction

Which of these is not an articulating bone of the knee joint?

• Tibia

• Patella

• Fibula

• Femur

Which of these bones does not protect a vital organ?

• Cranium

• Sternum

• Carpals

• Pelvis

_____ occurs at a ______ joint.

Eg. when throwing a dart towards a board.

• Flexion

• Elbow

• Hinge

• Extension

Skipping with a rope causes what movement in the arms?

• Abduction

• Rotation

• Circumduction

• Adduction