Human Bone and Muscle Quiz Ch.12.2

Where might you find an involuntary muscle?

• In your arms

• In your Legs

• In your stomach

What is the best synonym for "voluntary"?

• Necessary

• Mandatory

• Unforced

Place the following events in sequence: A) Your arm moves; B) An impulse travels along a nerve; C) You decide you want to move your arm

• A, B, C

• C, B, A

• A, C, B

Which body part contains a joint?

• Shoulder

• Heart

• Brain

What might happen if one of your tendons snapped in half?

• One of your bones would break

• You wouldn't be able to move a bone

• Your muscles would tighten up, and not be able to relax

"Cardiac disease is a major problem in the United States." What can you infer about cardiac disease?

• It affects voluntary muscles

• It affects bones

• It affects the heart

Which Term Best Describes Compact Bone?

• Flexible

• Rigid

• Liquid

What is the main function of bone marrow?

• Producing Blood Cells

• Keeping Spine Straight

• Digestion

Where are ligaments found in the body?

• Between muscle and bone

• In between bones

• At the Center of a Bone

What do Tendons Do?

• Attach Skin to Bone

• Attach Bone to Bone

• Attach Muscles to Bones