Muscles and Bones

What is the primary function of the bones?

• To provide a central structure to the body

• To facilitate movement

• To protect the brain

• To store minerals

How many bones are there in the adult human body?

• 206

• 305

• 265

• 189

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• None of the above

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

• Marrow

• Joint

• Ligament

• Tendon

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Producing blood cells

• Providing shape and support

• Conducting electrical impulses

• Protecting internal organs

What type of muscle tissue makes up the heart?

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Elastic muscle

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?

• Skull

• Vertebrae

• Femur

• Sternum

What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?

• To connect muscle to bone

• To connect bone to bone

• To provide elasticity to muscles

• To protect muscles from injury

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Saddle joint

What is the main function of smooth muscles?

• To control voluntary movements

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To move food through the digestive system

• To stabilize joints