Skeletal and Muscular Systems

How many bones are in the human skeleton?

• 157

• More than 300

• More than 200

• 180-190

Which of these is not a function of the skeleton?

• To aid digestion

• To support the body

• To make blood cells

• To protect the vital organs

What are the three main bones in the human arm?

• Femur, Fibula, Tibia

• Humerus, Radius, Ulna

• Radius, Tibia, Fibula

• Humerus, Funny bone, Patella

The back bone protects the...

• Lungs

• Liver

• Spinal cord

• Brain

Red blood cells...

• ...destroy harmful microorganisms

• ...carry oxygen around the body

• ...create flexible joints between the bones.

• ...prevent bones from wearing away.

Which one of these is NOT a type of joint in the human body?

• hinge

• ball and socket

• synovial

• dovetail

What prevents bones from wearing away?

• cartilage

• ligaments

• muscles

• bone marrow

Which of these is an involuntary muscle?

• Hamstrings

• Lungs

• Gluteals

• Triceps

Fast twitch muscle fibres...

• ...contract slowly and tire quickly.

• ...contract slowly and tire slowly.

• ...contract quickly and tire quickly.

• ...contract quickly and tire slowly.

Which of these muscles is not in the lower half of the body?

• Tibialis Anterior

• Trapezius

• Gluteals

• Gastrocnemius