Muscular/Skeletal/Nervous Systems

Front

What type of muscles are used to move your arms and legs during activities like jumping jacks?

Back

Skeletal muscles are used to move your arms and legs.

Front

What are organs made of specialized cells that form hard tissue called?

Back

Bones are organs made of specialized cells that form hard tissue.

Front

What is the main function of the muscular system?

Back

The main function of the muscular system is to move the body or move materials within the body.

Front

What happens to the biceps and triceps when you bend your arm?

Back

The biceps contract and the triceps relax.

Front

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

The main function of the skeletal system is to support and protect the body.

Front

What type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements, such as those in the digestive system?

Back

Smooth muscles are responsible for involuntary movements.

Front

What is the role of the nervous system in the body?

Back

The nervous system controls and coordinates all body activities by transmitting signals between different parts of the body.

Front

What connects muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

What connects bones to other bones?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones.

Front

What is the protective outer layer of bones called?

Back

The protective outer layer of bones is called the periosteum.