Skeletal and Muscular Systems Assessment

What connects one bone to another bone?

• Ligament

• Tendon

• Joint

• Muscle

What is the term for the place where two or more bones meet?

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Cartilage

• Joints

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the human skeleton?

• Femur

• Skull

• Rib

• Vertebra

Which bone is responsible for protecting the brain?

• Femur

• Cranium

• Rib

• Vertebra

What is the function of tendons in the skeletal system?

• Connect muscle to bone

• Produce red and white blood cells

• Stabilize bones

• Cover bone surface

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Protection of organs

• Production of CO2

• Oxygen transport

• Waste filtration

What is the function of bone marrow and where can it be found?

• Hard tissue that uses red blood cells to make calcium

• The inside of the bone that produces red and white blood cells

• The hard outer part of the bone that stores calcium

• In the area of the joints that use minerals to produce CO2

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What is the Skeletal System composed of? Mark all that apply.

• Bones

• Joints

• Tendons

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

What is a function of the Skeletal System?

• Gives our bodies their shape and supports our posture

• Provides the body with a way to get rid of waste

• Helps your heart pump blood

• Digests food

What is a function of the skeletal system?

• Stores waste on the inside

• Stores minerals such as calcium for good bone growth

• Improves liver function

• Extracts magnesium