Week 15 Vocab Check

Front

What do ligaments connect?

Back

Ligaments connect bone to bone.

Front

What is skeletal muscle?

Back

Skeletal muscle is a voluntary muscle that connects to the skeleton and helps movement.

Front

What is cardiac muscle?

Back

Cardiac muscle is an involuntary muscle that forms the walls of the heart.

Front

What is the function of the entire skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system supports and protects the body.

Front

Groups of the same type of specialized cells form ________.

Back

Groups of the same type of specialized cells form tissue.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the body?

Back

Tendons connect muscle to bone.

Front

What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

Back

Smooth muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs.

Front

What is the primary function of the muscular system?

Back

The primary function of the muscular system is to facilitate movement.

Front

What are the three types of muscle tissue?

Back

The three types of muscle tissue are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth.

Front

What is the role of the spine in the skeletal system?

Back

The spine supports the body and protects the spinal cord.