Skeletal/Muscular/Nervous System Review (2025)

All of the following are functions of the Muscular System EXCEPT:

• provides movement
• allows support
• allows to moves muscles and bones
• helps with breathing

A muscle is

• an organ that can't contract but can relax
• an organ that can't contract or relax
• an organ that can contract but not relax
• an organ that can contract, relax, and move body parts

The diagram where the humerus connects to the scapula indicates what type of joint.

• Hinge
• Pivot
• Ball and Socket
• Gliding

The diagram illustrates the bending of the knee. This type of joint is known as

• Hinge
• Pivot
• Gliding
• Ball and Socket

The ability to rotate or swivel your neck is shown in the diagram below. Identify the name of this joint.

• Gliding
• Pivot
• Hinge
• Ball and Socket

The diagram below indicates an ankle bone. The ankle bone contains small bones that are able to glide across one another. This type of joint is known as a

• Pivot
• Hinge
• Ball and Socket
• Gliding

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• sends signals to other parts of the body
• give shape and support
• provides movement
• store calcium and phosphorous
• form blood cells and marrow

Marrow is found in the center of long cavities of the bone. Yellow Marrow is important for storing _________, While Red Marrow is important for _______________.

• producing red blood cells, fat
• producing white blood cells, fat
• fat, producing white blood cells
• fat, producing red blood cells

Identify the term in which two bones meet.

• Compact bone
• ball and socket
• fused bone
• Joint

Immovable Joints indicate

• there is movement
• there is little to no movement
• the ability to rotate
• none of the above