Musculoskeletal System

What is the musculoskeletal system made of?

• Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues
• Bones and ligaments
• Bones and tendons
• Bones and muscles

Match the functions of the musculoskeletal system to their definition

• gives shape and size

• mineral reserve

• bone marrow produces blood cells

• blood cell production

• protects fragile tissue

• structure

• calcium and phosphorous

• protection

How many types of bones are there?

• three

• four

• five

• six

What are the five types of bones?

• long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones
• femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius
• vertebrae, skull, pelvis, sternum, scapula
• long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones, and sesamoid bones

What is an example of a long bone?

• bones in the foot

• humerus (bone in your arm)

• vertebrae (bones in your back)

• skull

Where in the body could you find short bones?

• head and neck
• arms and legs
• torso
• hands and feet

Why do flat bones have a lot of surface area?

• Flat bones have a lot of surface area for nerve endings.
• Flat bones have a lot of surface area for muscle attachment and organ protection.
• Flat bones have a lot of surface area for blood circulation.
• Flat bones have a lot of surface area for storing minerals.

Why do irregular bones have a complicated shape?

• Irregular bones have a complicated shape because they serve specific functions such as protection and support in various parts of the body.
• Irregular bones have a complicated shape because they are deformed.
• Irregular bones have a complicated shape because they are randomly formed.
• Irregular bones have a complicated shape because they are poorly designed.

Where are sesamoid bones located?

• In the heart
• In the spinal cord
• In the skull
• In certain tendons, typically near joints.

What is one example of a sesamoid bone?

• tibia
• patella
• humerus
• femur