Skeleton Division and Connective Tissues & Joints

What is the primary function of cartilage in joints?

• To attach muscles to bones

• To form a cushion between bones

• To hold bones together

• To provide elasticity.

Which connective tissue is described as 'attaches bone to muscle'?

• Cartilage

• Tendons

• Ligaments

Fill in the blank: Ligaments are like very strong string that holds bones ______.

• apart

• together

• to muscles.

Which type of joint is held together by tough tissue and is immovable?

• A) Synovial

• B) Cartilaginous

• C) Fibrous

What is a characteristic of tendons?

• Elastic

• Cushion

• Anchor

Fill in the blank: Freely moveable joints are also called ______ joints.

• Fibrous

• Cartilaginous

• Synovial

Which connective tissue is described as 'elastic" and attached bone to bone?

• A) Cartilage

• B) Tendons

• C) Ligaments

What is the role of ligaments in the body?

• To attach muscles to bones

• To hold bones together

• To form a cushion between bones.

Fill in the blank: Cartilage forms a cushion ______ bones in order to stop them from rubbing.

• on edge of long

• between

• inside

Which type of joint allows for movement and is separated by cartilage?

• A) Synovial

• B) Cartilaginous

• C) Fibrous