The Skeletal System

Where can you find Cartilage in the body?

• at the end of two adjecent bones

• between a muscle and a bone

• between two bones

• in the bone marrow

What is the main function of Cartilage?

• to prevent bones from rubbing together

• to protect the joints

• to bring about movement

• to store bone marrow

What is another function of Cartilage?

• to absorb shock

• to protect the joints

• to bring about movement

• to be salt

Cartilage is rubbery and inelastic in nature. True or False

Where can you find Ligaments in the body?

• at the end of two adjecent bones

• between a muscle and a bone

• between two bones

• in the bone marrow

What is the main function of Ligaments?

• to prevent bones from rubbing together

• to protect the joints

• to bring about movement

• to store bone marrow

What do Ligaments consist of?

Ligaments tend to tear if streched to far. True or False

Where can you find Tendons in the body?

• at the end of two adjecent bones

• between a muscle and a bone

• between two bones

• in the bone marrow

What is the main function of Tendons?

• to prevent bones from rubbing together

• to protect the joints

• to bring about movement

• to store bone marrow