Musculoskeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of bones in the human body?

• To produce hormones

• To provide structural support and protection

• To conduct nerve impulses

• To regulate body temperature

Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Connective muscle

What is the main role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones to other bones

• To produce red blood cells

• To store calcium

Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the forearm at the elbow?

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis major

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Sternum

• Tibia

What type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Voluntary muscle

Tendons are responsible for which of the following functions?

• Connecting bones to other bones

• Connecting muscles to bones

• Producing synovial fluid

• Protecting internal organs

Which major muscle is located in the chest and is responsible for arm flexion and adduction?

• Latissimus dorsi

• Pectoralis major

• Trapezius

• Rectus abdominis

Which bone is commonly known as the collarbone?

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Sternum

• Humerus

What is the primary function of smooth muscle tissue?

• To move bones

• To pump blood

• To facilitate involuntary movements in organs

• To store energy