Exploring the Musculoskeletal System

Gliding joints are found in your ____ and ____.

• skull, spine

• wrists, ankles

• shoulders, hips

• elbows, knees

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

• To produce hormones

• To provide structure and support

• To regulate body temperature

• To digest food

Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?

• Hinge joint

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Fixed joint

What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Involuntary muscle

What is the primary function of tendons?

• To connect bones to other bones

• To connect muscles to bones

• To cushion joints

• To produce red blood cells

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

• Hyaline cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Articular cartilage

What is the role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

• To store calcium

• To connect muscles to bones

• To connect bones to other bones

• To produce synovial fluid

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Protection of internal organs

• Production of hormones

• Storage of minerals

• Blood cell production

What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

Which muscle type is found in the walls of the heart?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Voluntary muscle