Quiz - Skeletal and Muscular Systems

This part of the skeleton (shown in blue) is made of the skull, spine, rubs, and sternum.

• The Axial Skeleton

• The Appendicular Skeleton

The places where bones meet are called...

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Joints

• The Skull

Identify the type of joint shown in the picture.

• A: Fixed Joint

  B: Hinge Joint

  C: Ball and Socket Joint

• A: Hinge Joint

  B: Fixed Joint

  C: Ball and Socket Joint

• A: Ball and Socket Joint

  B: Fixed Joint

  C: Hinge Joint

• A: Fixed Joint

  B: Ball and Socket Joint

  C: Hinge Joint

Strands of tough connective tissue that connect bones to other bones are called.

• Joints

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Bone Marrow

What is the function of bone marrow?

• Bone marrow produces blood cells and stores fat.

• Bone marrow is a strand of tough connective tissue that connects bones to bones.

• Bone marrow is a strand of tough connective tissue that connects muscles to bones.

• Bone marrow connects to the bones for movement.

What is the main function of the muscular system?

• Movement

• Breakdown and absorption of nutrients.

• Provides support for tissues and organs. Provides structure and frame for body.

• Transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells.

Which type of muscle tissue connects to bones for movement?

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

• Skeletal Muscle

Which type of muscle movement is controlled automatically by your brain without you having to think about it?

• Involuntary Movement

• Voluntary Movement

What are strands of tough connectice tissue that attach muscles to bone?

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Bone Marrow

• Joints

Which statement correctly describes the structure of skeletal muscle tissue?

• Skeletal muscle is made up of many bundles of long muscle fibers wrapped in connective tissue.

• Skeletal muscle is made up of bone marrow which produces red blood cells.

• Skeletal muscles are made up of joints which connect muscles to bones.