Musculoskeletal System

The endosteum layer of our bones is like a sponge because it is __________________.

• flexible

• absorbent

• squishy

• porous

Choose the muscles below that are involuntary.

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• skeletal

• biceps

Cartilage between bones act as a ____________ and ________.

• muscle

• cushion

• shock absorber

• food source

Check all the functions of the skeletal system.

• It enables movement.

• It provides support.

• It delivers nutrients all over the body.

• It protects vital organs.

• It produces red and white blood cells.

What is the function of a ligament?

• It holds muscles together.

• It connects bone to bone.

• It causes muscles to contract.

• It connects muscles to bones.

How many bones are in an adult body?

• 265

• 306

• 64

• 206

What does skeletal muscle do?

• It pumps the heart muscle.

• It moves food down the esophagus.

• It moves bones.

• It makes the skin flexible.

What is the function of a tendon?

• It holds bones together.

• It connects muscles to bone.

• It holds muscles together.

• It causes muscles to contract.

______________ can be found in the ears and nose as well as the cushioning at the end of bones.

• Tendons

• Smooth muscles

• Marrow

• Cartilage

The stomach and intestines contain __________ muscle.

• skeletal

• cardiac

• smooth

• rough