Skeletal and Muscular System Exit Ticket

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What is a joint?

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A joint is a connection between two bones that allows for movement.

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Name the three types of joints.

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Hinge joint, ball-and-socket joint, and gliding joint.

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What is cartilage?

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Cartilage is a firm and flexible connective tissue that supports the body and reduces friction between bones.

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Where is cardiac muscle found?

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Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart.

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What is a tendon?

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A tendon is a tough cord of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.

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What are the three types of muscle?

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Skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle, and smooth muscle.

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What is the function of skeletal muscle?

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Skeletal muscle controls voluntary movements of the body.

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What is smooth muscle?

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

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What is the role of ligaments?

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Ligaments are tough bands of connective tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints.

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What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously (like skeletal muscles), while involuntary muscles operate without conscious control (like cardiac and smooth muscles).