Musculoskeletal System Worksheet

What is the term for the bones of the toes?

• metatarsals

• phalanges

• metacarpals

• carpals

• tarsals

Two of the best players on a middle-school soccer team just showed up 15 minutes late for a match. They want to go out on the field immediately, but the coach insists that they warm up and do stretches before joining the game. Which of the following is the best explanation the coach can give these players about warming up before entering the game?

• Warming up first will help keep you focused.

• If you perform the proper stretches, you will have a better chance of winning.

• Warming up and stretching will help keep you warm during the game.

• Warming up and stretching will help prevent injuries during the match.

• Stretching before the game can help prevent dizziness and fainting.

Which of the following connects muscles to bone?

• tendon

• aponeurosis

• perimysium

• fascia

• endomysium

Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are represented by the numbers ________ blank. (Refer to the diagram showing movements of the foot and leg.)

• 6 and 7

• 1 and 2

• 3 and 4

• 8 and 9

The number 5 on the figure demonstrates ________ blank.

• dorsiflexion

• plantar flexion

• abduction

• eversion

Referring to the figure, which of the following demonstrate flexion?

• flexion

• extension

• abduction

• adduction

• dorsiflexion

Refer to the diagram showing different movements of the body labeled with numbers. Which numbers demonstrate the indicated movements?

• 4 and 1

• 5 and 6

• 4 and 9

• 1 and 8

• 2 and 7

Refer to the diagram showing different movements of the body labeled with numbers. Supination and pronation are demonstrated by numbers ________ blank.

• 8 and 9

• 2 and 3

• 4 and 5

• 6 and 7

Which of the following is a membrane that covers the heart?

• pericardium

• myocardium

• epicardium

• endocardium

• pericardial cavity

Which of the following is the thickest layer of the heart, which is made up of muscle?

• epicardium

• myocardium

• endocardium

• pericardium

• pericardial cavity