Understanding Skeletons and Movement

What are bones?

• Hard, strong parts inside our body that give our body shape and keep us upright.

• Something that gives support and shape from the inside.

• The bone that joins the leg to the upper part of the body.

• The skull bone that moves when we eat or talk.

What are the four main jobs of the skeleton?

• Protect, give shape, allow movement, help grow.

• Support, protect, allow movement, give shape.

• Protect, support, allow movement, help grow.

• Support, give shape, help grow, allow movement.

How do muscles work?

• Muscles pull on bones to make them move.

• Muscles push bones to make them move.

• Muscles only contract to allow movement.

• Muscles relax to allow movement.

What happens when muscles contract?

• They get shorter and fatter.

• They get longer and thinner.

• They stay the same.

• They become weaker.

What is the function of the skeleton?

Give 4 functions on the answer

What is the primary function of tendons?

• Connect muscles to bones.

• Connect bones to bones.

• Support the body structure.

• Protect organs from injury.

Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements?

• Cardiac muscle.

• Skeletal muscle.

• Voluntary muscle.

• Striated muscle.

What is the role of ligaments in the body?

• Connect muscles to muscles.

• Connect bones to bones.

• Support the body's organs.

• Facilitate muscle contraction.

What is the function of cartilage in the body?

• Connect muscles to bones.

• Provide cushioning between bones.

• Support the body's organs.

• Facilitate blood circulation.

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

• Hinge joint.

• Ball-and-socket joint.

• Pivot joint.

• Fixed joint.