Skeletal and Muscular System

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What are the three types of muscles in the human body?

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Cardiac, skeletal, and smooth.

Front

Why do babies have more bones than adults?

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Some of their bones haven't fused yet.

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What connects bone to bone in the human body?

Back

Ligaments.

Front

What is a tendon?

Back

Cordlike tissue that connects muscles to bones.

Front

Which system protects most of the major organs in the human body?

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Skeletal system.

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

Front

What is the role of smooth muscles?

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To control involuntary movements in organs.

Front

What is ossification?

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The process of bone formation.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

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Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the function of ligaments?

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To connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints.