BS 1 Skeleton and Muscles

Functions of the skeleton are:

• Contraction

• Support

• Movement

• Protection

What muscle is the arrow pointing toward?

• biceps

• hamstrings

• Quads

• triceps

What muscle is the arrow pointing to?

• Biceps

• Triceps

• Hamstrings

• Quads

Which organs do the ribs protect?

• stomach and lungs
• intestines and heart
• lungs and intestines
• heart and lungs

What is the biggest bone in the body?

• The Humerus

• The skull

• The femur

• The spine

What connects muscles to bone?

• Ligaments

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Muscle

How many bones are in an adult human?

• 300

• 602

• 200

When a muscle contracts, it becomes ..................

• Longer

• Shorter

• Thinner

The biceps is 15cm long. If it contracts by 20%, how long is it now?

• 20cm

• 10cm

• 18cm

• 12cm

Muscles which work in pairs are said to be:

• Antagonistic

• Agonising

• Antiparallel

• Atypical