Understanding Joints and Muscles

What connects bones to other bones?

• Muscles

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Ligaments

What is the name of the muscle that helps you lift your arm?

• Pectoralis Major

• Deltoid

• Biceps

• Triceps

How many types of joints are there in the human body?

• 4 types of joints

• 5 types of joints

• 3 types of joints

• 2 types of joints

What is the main function of muscles?

• To produce hormones in the bloodstream.

• The main function of muscles is to facilitate movement.

• To protect internal organs from injury.

• To store energy for the body.

What type of joint allows you to bend your elbow?

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Pivot joint

• Saddle joint

• Hinge joint

What do we call the place where two bones meet?

• tendon

• cartilage

• ligament

• joint

Which muscle is used when you smile?

• Zygomaticus major

• Orbicularis oris

• Temporalis

• Masseter

What type of muscle is found in your heart?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Striated muscle

What helps your muscles to move?

• Oxygen and glucose

• Muscle fibers contracting

• Blood circulation and hormones

• Nervous system signals and ATP.

What is the largest muscle in the human body?

• biceps brachii

• gluteus maximus

• trapezius

• rectus femoris