Lesson 2: Structure and Support

Bones are connected to other bones by tissues called ___________.

• muscle

• joint

• ligaments

• cell

Made of strong tissue that can contract.

• muscle

• joint

• ligaments

• cells

This type of muscle is located in organs, such as your stomach, and is an involuntary muscle.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

This type of muscle is located in your heart and is an involuntary muscle.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle

A thick, hard outer covering that protects and supports an animal's body (like the scorpion) is called...

• hydrostatic skeleton

• exoskeleton

• shell-eton

This type of joint is found in the hips and shoulders.

• Ball and Socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ligament Joint

What type of stem does the flower pictured above have?

• herbaceous stem

• woody stem

This type of joint allows bones to rotate. It is found in the neck and lower arm.

• Ball and Socket Joint

• Hinge Joint

• Pivot Joint

• Ligament Joint

True or False?

Your body CAN function WITHOUT the skeletal system.

• True

• False

This type of muscle cell is voluntary and can be consciously controlled.

• Skeletal Muscle

• Cardiac Muscle

• Smooth Muscle