G6 Q2 SCI Understanding the Musculoskeletal System

What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?

• To produce hormones for growth

• To regulate body temperature

• To filter toxins from the blood

• The main function of the musculoskeletal system is to support and enable movement.

How many bones does an adult human have?

• 206

• 198

• 204

• 210

What type of tissue is cartilage?

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscle tissue

Which skeleton includes the bones of the head, neck, and trunk?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Cranial skeleton

• Pelvic skeleton

What connects bones to muscles?

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

• Muscles

• Tendons

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

What is the largest bone in the human body?

• femur

• radius

• humerus

• tibia

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement?

• Cardiac muscle

• Connective tissue

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

What is the role of ligaments in the body?

• Ligaments connect muscles to bones and facilitate movement.

• Ligaments connect bones to other bones and provide stability to joints.

• Ligaments are responsible for producing synovial fluid in joints.

• Ligaments act as shock absorbers during physical activity.

How many vertebrae are in the human spine?

• 33

• 30

• 24

• 40