Skeletal System

Front

What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?

Back

tendon

Front

What is the term for the framework of bones in the body?

Back

skeleton

Front

What system gives the body its shape and supports and protects the internal organs?

Back

skeletal system

Front

What does the cranium protect?

Back

brain

Front

What is the cranium?

Back

skull

Front

What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

Back

Axial skeleton and Appendicular skeleton

Front

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone.

Front

What type of bone is the femur classified as?

Back

long bone

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

Cartilage provides cushioning and reduces friction between bones.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

206 bones