Which is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?

• protects the organ

• acts as a framework of the body

• receive messages from the environment

• allows movement of the body

Which of the following protects the brain?

• spinal column

• cranium

• rib cage

• pelvic bone

What do you call the area where two bones meet?

• cartilage

• tendon

• ligament

• joint

This is a thick tissue in between bones which reduces friction during movement.

• cartilage

• ligament

• tendon

• joint

This tissue connects a bone to another bone.

• cartilage

• joint

• tendon

• ligament

This tissue connects a bone to a muscle.

• tendon

• cartilage

• ligament

• joint

What do you call the contraction and relaxation of the esophagus in order to push the food down to the stomach?

• chewing

• peristalsis

• digestion

• ingestion

The human heart is made up of muscle cells.

• True

• False

Muscles always work in pairs. When one contracts, the other contracts as well.

• True

• False

Which protects the spinal cord?

• cranium

• backbone

• rib cage

• femur