Skeletal & Muscular System

Front

What type of muscle is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides the force that moves the bones?

Back

Skeletal muscle.

Front

What are examples of involuntary muscles?

Back

Heart beating, eyes blinking, digestive system digesting.

Front

What is a place where two or more bones meet?

Back

Joint.

Front

What connects muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon.

Front

What type of muscle can be consciously controlled?

Back

Voluntary muscle.

Front

What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints.

Front

What is cartilage and where is it found?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in joints, the rib cage, and the ear.

Front

What is the role of the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

Voluntary muscles can be consciously controlled, while involuntary muscles function automatically.

Front

What is the primary function of skeletal muscles?

Back

To facilitate movement by contracting and pulling on bones.