Muscular and Skeletal System

Front

What is the cushion between bones?

Back

Cartilage is the cushion between bones that helps reduce friction and absorb shock.

Front

This is a type of muscle I can move.

Back

Voluntary muscles are the type of muscles that you can control to move.

Front

How many muscles are in the human body?

Back

There are approximately 640 muscles in the human body.

Front

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

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

Front

What are the four types of joints?

Back

The four types of joints are hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot, and gliding.

Front

What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability.

Front

What is the function of tendons?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement.

Front

What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?

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Voluntary muscles are controlled consciously, while involuntary muscles function automatically.

Front

What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.