Review Chapter 14: Structure and Movement

What does the skeletal system contain besides bones?

• Muscles

• Skin

• Other structures that connect and protect the body

• Nerves

Why are bones able to move?

• They are filled with air

• They are attached to muscles

• They are hollow

• They are flexible

Which organs do bones protect?

• Stomach and intestines

• Brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs

• Kidneys and liver

• Skin and hair

What materials do bones produce and store?

• Water and oxygen

• Calcium, blood cells, growth factors

• Vitamins and minerals

• Proteins and carbohydrates

What characteristic does spongy bone tissue have?

• It is very dense

• It has small holes that make the bone less dense

• It is made of cartilage

• It is the hardest part of the bone

What does the inside of most bones contain?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Bone marrow

• Cartilage

What is a joint?

• A place where two or more muscles meet

• A place where two or more bones meet

• A place where two or more nerves meet

• A place where two or more ligaments meet

What connects bones to other bones?

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

What type of joints connect bones that do not move?

• Movable joints

• Immovable joints

• Flexible joints

• Elastic joints

Which part of the body is an example of immovable joints?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Skull

• Wrist