Sport Engineering Week 2

What is the main function of the musculoskeletal system?

• Support and protect the body

• Produce hormones

• Digest food

• Regulate body temperature

Which type of joint is the most common and allows for large motion?

• Immovable joint

• Synovial joint

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

What type of muscle is responsible for pumping blood in the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Striated muscle

What is the primary composition of muscle tissue?

• 75% water

• 10% carbohydrates

• 50% proteins

• 30% fats

What is the primary role of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

• Connect bones to bones

• Store calcium

• Connect muscles to bones

• Provide structural support