Exploring Skeleton and Muscle Functions

What type of joint is found in the shoulder?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which mineral is most abundant in the human skeletal system?

• Iron

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Potassium

What is the primary function of the rib cage?

• Protect the brain

• Support the body's weight

• Protect the heart and lungs

• Aid in digestion

Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Involuntary muscle

What is the name of the joint movement that decreases the angle between two bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Rotation

Match the following

• Hamstrings

• Bicep Femoris

• Quadriceps

• Intercostals

• Elbow flexor

• Rectus Femoris

• Accessory respiratory muscles

• Biceps Brachii

• Plantar flexor

• Soleus

Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage?

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

• Central skeleton

What is the function of synovial fluid in joints?

• To provide nutrients to bones

• To lubricate and reduce friction

• To connect muscles to bones

• To store calcium

Which of the following is an example of a hinge joint?

• Hip joint

• Elbow joint

• Shoulder joint

• Wrist joint

Label the Skeletal System

b

c

d

a

e

f

g

h

i

Femur

Fibula

Tibia

Carpals

Phalanges

Humerus

Tarsals

Ribcage

Sternum