Skeletal and Muscular System Review

Front

What is the soft jelly-like tissue at the center of a bone where red blood cells are made?

Back

Bone Marrow

Front

What percentage of our total body weight do muscles make up?

Back

50 percent

Front

What type of muscle makes up the tissues in your heart?

Back

Cardiac

Front

What do we call groups of specialized cells working together to perform the same function?

Back

Tissue

Front

What is the primary responsibility of our muscular system?

Back

Providing force to move our bodies

Front

What connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons

Front

What connects bones to other bones?

Back

Ligaments

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the digestive system?

Back

Smooth muscle

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

To provide structure and support to the body.

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

To cushion joints and provide flexibility.