Musculoskeletal System Quiz

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Circulating blood

• Providing support and protection

• Digesting food

• Excreting waste

Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Voluntary muscle

The process of creating new blood cells in the bones is called?

• Locomotion

• Hematopoiesis

• Digestion

• Respiration

Which type of joint allows for movement in all directions?

• Hinge joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Gliding joint

The axial skeleton includes which of the following?

• Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

• Arms, legs, and hips

• Hands and feet only

• Skull, shoulders, and legs

What is the role of tendons in the musculoskeletal system?

• Connect bones to each other

• Connect muscles to bones

• Produce blood cells

• Absorb nutrients

Which mineral is essential for bone strength and growth?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Potassium

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

• Shoulder

• Elbow

• Hip

• Wrist

The human body has approximately how many bones?

• 100

• 150

• 206

• 300

Smooth muscles are found in which organs?

• Bones

• Heart

• Digestive tract

• Brain