Skeletal and Muscular System Quiz

What is the skeletal system?

• the system of the body that is made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments and joints

• the system of the body that is made up of muscles and tendons

• the system of the body responsible for circulating blood

• the system of the body responsible for digesting food

How many bones does an adult have?

• 600

• 206

• 300

What are the functions of the skeletal system?

• Give you structure, protection and allow movement

• Circulate blood through the body

• Send messages throughout the body

• Pulls and moves muscles

Which connective tissue connects bones to bones?

• ligaments

• cartilage

• tendons

Which connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

• ligaments

• cartilage

• tendons

Which tissue is found on the end of each bone to protect them when they rub together? (Hint: It is also found in your ears and nose!)

• ligaments

• cartilage

• tendons

• marrow

What is the function of the muscular system?

• to move your body inside and out

• to send messages to your body

• to digest your food

• to make bone marrow and store fat

Which kind of muscles move the skeleton?

• skeletal muscles

• smooth muscles

• cardiac muscles

• buff muscles

Which kind of muscles make up the internal organs?

• skeletal muscles

• smooth muscles

• cardiac muscles

• internal muscles

Which kind of muscles make up the heart?

• skeletal muscles

• smooth muscles

• cardiac muscles

• xoxo muscles