Exploring the Human Body: Joints and Muscles

The video tutorial covers Unit 3, Lesson 6, focusing on vocabulary related to joints and muscles. It explains key terms such as cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and the Achilles tendon. The lesson also includes a story about Achilles from Greek mythology, illustrating the concept of vulnerability. The tutorial aims to enhance understanding of the human body's connective tissues and their functions.

What does the term 'cartilage' refer to?

• A type of muscle

• A type of bone

• A flexible tissue at joints

• A kind of ligament

What is the role of a ligament?

• Cushions joints

• Connects muscle to bone

• Connects bone to bone

• Supports muscle movement

Who was Achilles in Greek mythology?

• A Greek warrior

• A Greek philosopher

• A Roman soldier

• A Trojan prince

Why is the Achilles tendon named after Achilles?

• It was his weakest spot

• It was unrelated to his myth

• It was his strongest part

• He invented the tendon

What mythological event led to Achilles' vulnerability?

• He removed his magical armor

• He was not dipped completely in the River Styx

• He betrayed a fellow warrior

• He was cursed by a god

What is the function of cartilage in the ears?

• To provide flexibility

• To connect tissues

• To protect the ear

• To enhance hearing

Where are ligaments primarily located?

• In the cartilage

• In the tendons

• In the joints

• In the muscles

How does cartilage benefit the joints?

• By absorbing shock

• By producing red blood cells

• By reducing friction

• By connecting bones

What do tendons connect?

• Bones to bones

• Muscles to bones

• Cartilage to bones

• Joints to muscles

What is the primary function of the Achilles tendon?

• To stabilize the ankle

• To connect the heel to lower leg muscles

• To extend the leg

• To flex the foot