Skeletal and Muscular System

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• To digest food

• To pump blood throughout the body

• To provide support and structure to the body

• To control body temperature

How many bones are in the human body?

• Over 100

• Exactly 200

• Less than 100

• Over 200

What type of bone is the femur?

• Irregular

• Flat

• Short

• Long

What do ligaments connect?

• Muscle to muscle

• Bone to bone

• Muscle to skin

• Bone to muscle

What is the prefix that refers to bones?

• Neuro

• Myo

• Osteo

• Cardio

Which cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Myocytes

What type of joint allows for a wide range of movements?

• Movable

• Semi-movable

• Fixed

• Rigid

Which muscle type is voluntary?

• Skeletal muscles

• Elastic muscles

• Smooth muscles

• Cardiac muscles

What is the outer layer of a long bone called?

• Periosteum

• Compact bone

• Medullary cavity

• Spongy bone

What action does the bicep muscle perform when the arm is bent at the elbow?

• It contracts

• It relaxes

• It detaches

• It expands