Exploring the Muscular-Skeletal System

What are these bones known as?

• Spine

• Vertebrae

• Backbone

• Sternum

This type of bone is porous, allowing blood vessels to move through it and containing bone marrow.

• Compact Bone

• Spongy bone

Which of the following is a type of muscle found in the human body?

• Cardiac muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• All of the above

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To produce hormones

• To provide structure and support

• To digest food

• To circulate blood

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

What is an example of an antagonistic pair of muscles?

• Biceps and triceps

• Quadriceps and hamstrings

• Deltoids and pectorals

• Both A and B

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens while under tension?

• Isometric contraction

• Concentric contraction

• Eccentric contraction

• Isotonic contraction

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone found in the human body?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Circular bone

What is the role of tendons in the muscular-skeletal system?

• Connect muscles to bones

• Connect bones to bones

• Protect internal organs

• Store minerals

Which type of joint movement involves decreasing the angle between two bones?

• Extension

• Flexion

• Abduction

• Rotation