Locomotion and Support

Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?

• a) Protection of internal organs

• b) Production of blood cells

• c) Regulation of body temperature

• d) Transportation of oxygen

The musculoskeletal system is made up of:

• a) Muscles, bones, and joints

• b) Nerves and blood vessels

• c) Digestive and respiratory organs

• d) Skin and hair follicles

What is the main function of ligaments?

• a) To attach muscles to bones

• b) To connect bone to bone

• c) To cushion joints

• 1. d) To store calcium

Which of the following is a voluntary muscle?

• a) Heart muscle

• b) Diaphragm

• c) Biceps

• d) Smooth muscle

Which bone is responsible for protecting the brain?

• a) Femur

• b) Cranium

• c) Humerus

• d) Ulna

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Tendon

• a) The framework of bones and cartilage in the body

• b) A tough connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

• c) A flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones

• d) The network of muscles in the body

• e) The point where two or more bones meet

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Cartilage

• a) The framework of bones and cartilage in the body

• b) A tough connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

• c) A flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones

• d) The network of muscles in the body

• e) The point where two or more bones meet

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Skeletal system

• a) The framework of bones and cartilage in the body

• b) A tough connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

• c) A flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones

• d) The network of muscles in the body

• e) The point where two or more bones meet

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Joint

• a) The framework of bones and cartilage in the body

• b) A tough connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

• c) A flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones

• d) The network of muscles in the body

• e) The point where two or more bones meet

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:
Muscular system

• a) The framework of bones and cartilage in the body

• b) A tough connective tissue that connects muscle to bone

• c) A flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions the ends of bones

• d) The network of muscles in the body

• e) The point where two or more bones meet