The Muscular and Skeletal Systems

What do muscles make up in the body?

• The bulk of the body

• The skin

• The organs

• The blood

What do skeletal muscles attach to?

• Bones

• Skin

• Nerves

• Blood vessels

What do muscles do when one muscle of a pair contracts?

• The other relaxes

• Both contract

• Both relax

• None of the above

What is the function of ligaments?

• Provide support to bones

• Connect muscles to bones

• Store energy

• Facilitate movement

What are short bones shaped like?

• Cubes

• Rods

• Plates

• Pyramids

What do sesamoid bones function to protect?

• Tendons

• Muscles

• Ligaments

• Bones

How many bones are in the axial skeleton?

• 80

• 64

• 62

• 206

What is the longest bone in the body?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Tibia

• Fibula

What is the function of the spine?

• Support the head and torso

• Facilitate movement of the arms

• Protect the heart

• Store calcium

What are synovial joints characterized by?