Skeletal and Muscular Systems

muscles are connected to bones by...

• tissues

• tendons

• glue

• skin

What are 2 actions muscle do during movement?

• flex and bend

• get longer and get shorter

• grow and get stronger

How many muscles are in the human body?

• 150

• 400

• over 600

• 200

what are the 3 functions of the skeletal system?

• shape, strength, bending

• structure, movement and protection

• movement, stability and growth

What are bones made of?

• hard and soft tissue

• muscles

• cartilage

During movement, muscles work in pairs

• true

• false

what are muscles made of?

• tiny elastic fibers

• cartilage

• fat

The place where two bones are joined together and can bend is called a ...

• smooth muscle

• knob

• joint

• pivot

What are the 2 main functions of the muscular system

• strength and protection

• movement and posture

• Shape and protection

what is the strongest muscle in the body

• bicep (arm)

• tongue

• heart

• neck