Exploring the Human Body: Systems and Senses

What is an appendage?

• A type of muscle

• Something attached to a larger structure

• A part of the brain

• A bone in the spine

What are the bones in your arms called?

• Scapulae

• Femur

• Clavicles

• Appendicular bones

Which bone is known as the thigh bone?

• Tibia

• Fibula

• Femur

• Clavicle

What type of joint allows you to swing your arms and legs in a full circle?

• Immovable joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Partially movable joint

• Hinge joint

Which joint is the biggest and strongest in your body?

• Elbow joint

• Ankle joint

• Hip joint

• Knee joint

What type of joint is found in your skull?

• Hinge joint

• Immovable joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Movable joint

What is the function of cartilage in joints?

• To store calcium

• To protect bones from rubbing together

• To produce blood cells

• To connect muscles to bones

What are ligaments?

• Parts of the brain

• Thick cords that hold bones together

• Soft tissues that produce blood cells

• Bones that connect to muscles

What does it mean to be double-jointed?

• Having extra joints

• Having more flexible ligaments

• Having stronger bones

• Having more cartilage

What is the purpose of an x-ray?

• To produce blood cells

• To strengthen bones

• To detect bone breaks

• To measure bone density

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