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WorksheetsTHE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 29mins
It serves as a strong framework for your body. Group of bones.
(a)
How many bones does adult human skeleton have?
(a)
What is the name of this bone?
clavicle or collarbone
shoulder blade or scapula
breastbone or sternum
What is the name of this bone?
clavicle or collarbone
shoulder blade or scapula
breastbone or sternum
What is the name of this bone?
clavicle or collarbone
shoulder blade or scapula
breastbone or sternum
This bone is connected to the vertebral column.
pelvic bone
femur
tibia
fibula
It is made up of several irregular bones called the vertebrae.
pelvic bone
femur
backbone or vertebral column
tibia and fibula
These are the bones in your legs that provide support to your body weight.
pelvic bone
femur
backbone or vertebral column
tibia and fibula
It is the longest bone in the body.
pelvic bone
femur
backbone or vertebral column
tibia and fibula
It is the part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.
cranium
rib cage
backbone or vertebral column
tibia and fibula
It is the wall of the chest that encloses the heart and the lungs.
cranium
rib cage
backbone or vertebral column
tibia and fibula
It is the smallest bone in the body.
femur
tibia
fibula
stirrup
These are the bones in the forearm.
tibia and fibula
femur
radius and ulna
stirrup
It is the connection between two or more bones in the body.
tendon
joint
ligament
cartilage
It is a soft but flexible and firm tissue that serves as padding or cushion between bones to avoid friction.
tendon
joint
ligament
cartilage
It is an elastic fibrous tissue or tough bands of connective tissues that hold the bones that meet at movable joints together and make the joints strong and stable.
tendon
joint
ligament
cartilage
These are fibrous tissues that connect and attach muscles to the bones.
tendons
joint
ligament
cartilage
It is the soft and spongy structure that makes up the inner layer of the bone.
compact or cortical bone
cancellous or spongy bone
bone marrow
blood vessel
It is the hard exterior that is strong and dense. It makes up the outer layer of the bone.
compact or cortical bone
cancellous or spongy bone
bone marrow
blood vessel
It produces red blood cells and stores mineral for the body.
compact or cortical bone
cancellous or spongy bone
bone marrow
blood vessel
It transports food and oxygen to the bone cells.
compact or cortical bone
cancellous or spongy bone
bone marrow
blood vessel
It consists of bones that are located at the midline of your body.
appendicular skeleton
axial skeleton
It consists the bones of your shoulders, arms, hands, pelvis, thighs, legs, and feet.
appendicular skeleton
axial skeleton
These are fixed and have no gaps between the bones. They are immovable joints.
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
The bones are connected by a cartilage.
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
The bones are connected by a cartilage. They move freely.
The bones have a gap between them and are held together by a ligament.
fibrous joints
cartilaginous joints
synovial joints
It allows twisting and turning movements. One of the bones has a rounded end that fits to the cuplike end of the other bone. Examples of this type of joint are found in the shoulders and hips.
Hinge Joint
Ball - and - Socket - Joint
Pivot Joint
Gliding Joint
It moves by rotating. It allows you to rotate your head on your neck.
Hinge Joint
Ball - and - Socket - Joint
Pivot Joint
Gliding Joint
It allows part of the body to bend and straighten. The movement of a hinge joint is similar to the closing and opening of a door. Examples of hinge joints are found in the elbows, knees, fingers, and toes.
Hinge Joint
Ball - and - Socket - Joint
Pivot Joint
Gliding Joint
Give shape and form to the body.
(a)
These are found in the hollow parts of your body.
These are also called visceral muscles.
cardiac muscles
smooth muscles
skeletal muscles
These can only be found in your heart. They are striated like skeletal muscles but they move involuntarily.
cardiac muscles
smooth muscles
skeletal muscles
They make up 50% of your body weight. These muscles move the arms, legs, neck, and trunk. It appears striped or striated when seen under the microscope.
cardiac muscles
smooth muscles
skeletal muscles
This muscle bends a joint and brings a limb to the body.
Example: The biceps in front of your upper arm bend your elbow.
flexor muscles
extensor muscles
fixation muscles
synergist muscles
It holds other body parts, such as the shoulder blades, in place.
flexor muscles
extensor muscles
fixation muscles
synergist muscles
It combines with flexors to keep joints in place.
flexor muscles
extensor muscles
fixation muscles
synergist muscles
It is the opposite of a flexor.
They straighten your arm.
flexor muscles
extensor muscles
fixation muscles
synergist muscles
It is the thin muscle that covers your forehead.
frontalis
pectoralis
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
These are large triangular muscles that enable you to swing and rotate your arms.
frontalis
pectoralis
deltoid
sternocleidomastoid
These are the largest muscles found in your hips and buttocks.
biceps
quadriceps
deltoid
gluteus
It is a large, two-headed muscle at the front of the upper arm. It is the most familiar muscle of the upper limb.
biceps
quadriceps
deltoid
gluteus
These are muscles that surround your eyes.
biceps
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
sternocleidomastoid
These are muscles that surround your mouth.
biceps
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
sternocleidomastoid
These are muscles that surround your neck.
biceps
orbicularis oris
orbicularis oculi
sternocleidomastoid
These are muscles that cover your chest.
pectoralis
abdominal muscles
orbicularis oculi
sternocleidomastoid
These are muscles that protect and allow you to move your waist.
pectoralis
abdominal muscles
orbicularis oculi
sternocleidomastoid
These are the muscles in your thighs that allow you to flex your legs and bend your knees.
pectoralis
abdominal muscles
triceps
quadriceps
It is the three-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm.
pectoralis
abdominal muscles
triceps
quadriceps
These are muscles that cannot be controlled.
voluntary muscles
involuntary muscles
These are muscles that can be controlled.
voluntary muscles
involuntary muscles
