Skeletal System

Front

What type of joint allows you to bend and straighten your knee?

Back

Hinge joint

Front

What are muscles you can control called?

Back

Voluntary muscles

Front

What is the purpose of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

To prevent bones from rubbing up against each other.

Front

True or False: Bones are actually living organs.

Back

True

Front

True or False: By the time you are a teenager, most of your cartilage has been replaced by bone.

Back

True

Front

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of bones in the human body?

Back

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

To connect bones to other bones.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the skull in the skeletal system?

Back

To protect the brain and support the structure of the face.