Musculoskeletal system #1

Front

What is the location where two or more bones meet?

Back

joint

Front

Approximately how many muscles are in the human body?

Back

600

Front

What tissue connects the ends of bones together to form a joint?

Back

ligament

Front

What type of muscles contract and relax to move an arm or leg?

Back

skeletal muscles

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle: skeletal, smooth, cardiac, or rough?

Back

rough

Front

What is the primary function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

Back

To connect bone to bone and stabilize joints.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue in the human body?

Back

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.

Front

What is the role of skeletal muscles in the body?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Front

How do joints contribute to the movement of the body?

Back

They allow for flexibility and movement between bones.

Front

What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect bones to other bones.