Musculoskeletal System

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Blood circulation

• Support and protection

• Hormone production

What type of joint allows the most movement?

• Ball and socket joint

• hinge joint

• pivot joint

• gliding joint

which bone is the longest and strongest in the human body?

• humerus

• femur

• tibia

• radius

which bone is responsible for housing the brain and forming the protective skull

• sternum

• cranium

• mandible

• clavicle

which is the function of the ribcage in the skeletal system?

• regulation of body temperature

• production of red blood cells

• protection of vital organs

• assistance in movement

which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Production of hormones

• production of blood cells

• storage of minerals and fat

• support and protection

which of the following bones is NOT found in the hand

• Carpals

• Fibula

• Phalanges

• Metacarpals

what is the role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

• To connect muscles to bones

• to connect bones to other bones

• to store calcium

• to produce red blood cells

which type of muscle is found in the heart

• skeletal muscle

• cardiac muscle

• smooth muscle

• voluntary muscle

what is the primary function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones to other bones

• To produce red blood cells

• To store calcium