Quiz on the Musculoskeletal System

What is the primary function of the musculoskeletal system?

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

• To produce hormones

• To provide support and movement

What type of muscle is under conscious control?

• Involuntary muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What connects muscle to bone?

• Ligaments

• Joints

• Cartilage

• Tendons

Which part of the skeleton protects the brain?

• Skull

• Pelvic girdle

• Vertebral column

• Rib cage

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

• Freely movable joint

• Fixed joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Slightly movable joint

What is cartilage primarily used for in the body?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store fat

• To absorb shock and reduce friction

• To produce blood cells

Which type of muscle is found in the heart?

• Striated muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What is the role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

• To produce movement

• To absorb shock

• To stabilize joints

• To connect muscle to bone

What is the axial skeleton composed of?

• Shoulders and arms

• Skull, spine, and rib cage

• Hands and feet

• Pelvic girdle and legs

What type of muscle is involuntary and non-striated?

• Cardiac muscle

• Striated muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle