G6-SCI-L5 Body Movements and Skeletal System

What are the places where two parts of our body seem to be joined together called?

• Muscles
• Bones
• Joints
• Ligaments

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• Giving shape to the body
• Protecting inner organs
• Producing blood cells
• Digesting food

What type of joint allows movement in all directions?

• Hinge joint
• Fixed joint
• Pivotal joint
• Ball and socket joint

Which part of the body contains a pivotal joint?

• Elbow
• Knee
• Neck
• Ankle

What type of joint is found at the elbow?

• Ball and socket joint
• Hinge joint
• Fixed joint
• Pivotal joint

Which of the following is an example of a fixed joint?

• Knee
• Elbow
• Upper jaw
• Shoulder

What gives the different parts of the body their shapes?

• Muscles
• Skin
• Bones
• Fat

What is the main function of cartilage in joints?

• To produce blood cells
• To provide cushioning
• To generate movement
• To store calcium

How do birds fly?

• By jumping really high
• By flapping their wings
• By running fast
• By gliding on air currents

How do fish swim?

• By wiggling their fins
• By forming loops alternately on two sides of the body
• By jumping out of water
• By inflating their bodies