Skeletal and Muscular System Quiz

A column of small bones that runs down your back and keeps it straight.

• ligaments

• ribs

• muscular system

• spine

Made of muscle and tissue that makes the body parts move.

• muscular system

• ligaments

• skeletal system

• ribs

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The system that gives the body shape and support. Protects the organs and works with the muscles to move the body.

• muscular system

• skeletal system

• cartilage

• ligaments

Forms a cage of curved bones that protect the heart, lungs, and other organs.

• spine

• muscular system

• ribs

• cartilage

Connects bones to cartilage and holds the joints together.

• spine

• ligaments

• muscular system

• cartilage

A flexible material that cushions most bones where they meet.

• cartilage

• ligaments

• spine

• skeletal system

The hip is a _______________ _________ _____________ joint which allows motion in many directions.

• glove and ball

• ball and socket

• ball and rotator

• cartilage and ligament

This set of bones protects your brain.

• ribs

• spine

• glove

• skull

The knee is a joint that works like a ________.

• lever

• seesaw

• trampoline

• hinge

What are the three kinds of muscle? (Choose three.)

• skeletal

• cardiac

• muscular

• smooth