Lesson 2: Structure and Support

Made of strong tissue that can contract.

• muscle

• joint

• ligaments

• cells

What happens when a muscle CONTRACTS?

• The muscle pushes on another bone.

• The muscle shortens.

• The muscle pushes on another muscle.

• The muscle gets longer.

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This is the location where two bones meet.

• ligaments

• muscles

• joints

• tendons

Bones are connected to other bones by tissues called ___________.

• muscle

• joint

• ligaments

• cell

This type of joint is found in the hips and shoulders.

• Ball and Socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ligament Joint

This type of joint allows bones to move back and forth and is found in fingers and elbows.

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Ligament Joint

This type of joint allows bones to rotate. It is found in the neck and lower arm.

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Ligament Joint

The three types of muscle cells in the muscular system are...

• neurons, blood, arteries

• cardiac, skeletal, and smooth

• heart, skull, liver

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Which of the following functions is VOLUNTARY?

• blinking

• breathing

• digesting food

• pointing

This type of muscle is located in organs, such as your stomach, and is an involuntary muscle.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle