Skeletal and Muscular systems

The skeletal system includes bones and _______________ tissue:

• connective

• epithelial

• muscle

• nerve

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• digests food

• protects internal organs

• removes cellular wastes and toxins

• produces hormones

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Produces blood cells

• Absorbs nutrients from food

• Sends messages throughout the body

• Acts as a barrier to pathogens

This part of the skeletal system is made up of bones in the trunk and the head:

• cartilaginous

• appendicular

• axial

This flexible connective tissue is located in the rib cage and allows you to breath.

• muscle

• skin

• cartilage

• fat

All of the following are synovial joints EXCEPT:

• gliding

• fibrous

• saddle

• ball and socket

This type of joint is made of a knob like end that fits into a bony cup.

• saddle

• ball and socket

• gliding

• fibrous

Which type of joint only allows bones to move in one direction? It is found in your knees, fingers and toes.

• ball and socket

• pivot

• gliding

• hinge

Which type of joint allows a bone to move left and right (such as the thumb moving across the hand)?

• ball and socket

• pivot

• saddle

• hinge

These bands of connective tissue connect 2 bones at the joint.

• fat

• tendons

• ligaments

• cartilage