Skeletal System

The skeletal system is made up of ____.

• ribs

• bones

• bones and cartilage

• bones and muscles

Cartilage is

• a type of bone.

• part of the muscular system.

• a strong tissue that is more flexible than bone.

• not found in the human body.

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• It supports your body and gives it its shape.

• It protects your internal organs, like your brain.

• It makes red blood cells.

• It controls the beating of your heart.

A joint

• is only found in the human hands.

• is where two or more bones meet.

• is not movable.

• restricts movement.

A pivot joint is found in the _____ .

• neck

• wrist

• knee

• shoulder

SELECT ALL: Hinge joints are found in the ____.

• ankle

• knee

• neck

• elbow

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The skeletal system allows you to move when ___ pulls on bones.

• joints

• cartilage

• calcium

• muscles

Bones store calcium

• True

• False

What fills the hollow of most bones?

• bone blood

• bone marrow

• spongy bone

• compact bone

The spine is made up of ring-shaped bones called ___.

• vertebrates

• verdigris

• vertigo

• vertebrae

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