Musculoskeletal System

Which function of the skeletal system is especially necessary for vital organs, such as the brain, heart, and lungs?

• Protection
• Storage
• Supply

• Movement

Which is not a function of the skeletal system?

• shape and support

• movement

• protection

• gas exchange

What is a joint?

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A band of tissue that holds bones together.

What is the function of marrow?

• To make protein

• To make red blood cells and store fat.

• reduce friction

• to hold bones together

A tough band of tissue that holds bones together at the joint are called a __________________________.

• tendon

• cartilage

• ligament

The skeletal system works with the ______________ to help your body move.

• digestive system

• circulatory system

• respiratory system

• muscular system

The skull protects which organ?

• heart

• lungs

• brain

• stomach

What part of the skeleton protects the heart, lungs, and stomach?

• rib cage

• femur

• skull

• spine

What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?

• ligament
• tendon

A hinge joint allows

• A wide range of movements

• Movement in only one direction

  (back & forth)