Skeletal System Main Function

The _______________________________ contains bones as well as other structures that connect and protect your bones and that support other functions in the body.

• Body

• Skeleton

• Skull

• Universe

Inside of most bones is made of ________________________ or soft tissue.

• Spongy

• Compact

• Soft

• Cartilage

A (n) _________________________ is where two or more bones meet.

• Intersection

• Hinge

• Joint

• Cross Bones

All are types of movable joints EXCEPT:

• ball and socket

• hinge

• pilot

• pivot

Bones are joined together by stretchy tissues called _________________.

• ligaments

• cartilage

• soft conections

• tendons

All are main functions of the skeletal system except:

• support of the body

• protection to the organs

• regulates body temperature

• produce red blood cells

What is the main purpose of cartilage?

• Prevents the surface of the bones from rubing together

• Provides cushion between bones

• Provides protection for the skeleton

• Provides a covering to the ends of the bones.

• All except answer c

The skeletal system helps the body:

• Reproduce

• fight disease

• sit and stand

• all of the above

• only a and b

Involuntary muscles found in your internal organs.

• Tissue

• Ligament

• Smooth muscle

• Periosteum

T/F) Cardiac muscles are located only in the heart, blood vessels and the abdomen.

• True

• False