Exploring Muscles and Skeletons

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

• To regulate body temperature

• To provide energy for the body

• To enhance cognitive function

• To protect organs

This organ is protected by our ribcage. The function of this organ is to pump blood around the body. This organ is ....

• Liver

• Heart

• Kidney

• Lung

What type of joint allows for moving like the door?

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

What is the primary function of the biceps muscle?

• Lifting the chest

• Rotating the ankle

• Flexing the elbow

• Bending the fingers

How do the triceps work in relation to the biceps?

• The triceps and biceps work together to lift weights.

• The biceps contract while the triceps also contract.

• The triceps contract while the biceps relax.

• The triceps are responsible for flexing the arm.

What nutrients are important for healthy bones?

• Vitamin D

• Protein

• Sodium

• Iron

How does the shoulder joint allow for movement?

• The shoulder joint allows for a wide range of movements.

• The shoulder joint is fixed and does not allow for any movement.

• The shoulder joint is a hinge joint that allows for limited movement.

• The shoulder joint only allows for rotational movement in one direction.

Which muscle is responsible for bending the arm at the elbow?

• Pectoralis major

• Deltoid

• Biceps brachii

• Triceps brachii

What is the function of the knee joint?

• The knee joint is primarily for shock absorption.

• The knee balances between the thigh and lower leg.

• The knee joint connects the hip to the ankle.

• The knee joint allows for rotation of the lower leg.

How do muscles and bones work together to create movement?

• Muscles and bones do not interact during movement.

• Muscles push against bones to create movement.

• Muscles contract to pull on bones, creating movement at joints.

• Bones contract to pull on muscles, creating movement.