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THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It serves as a strong framework for your body. Group of bones.

(a)  

2.

How many bones does adult human skeleton have?

(a)  

3.

What is the name of this bone?

a)

clavicle or collarbone

b)

shoulder blade or scapula

c)

breastbone or sternum

4.

What is the name of this bone?

a)

clavicle or collarbone

b)

shoulder blade or scapula

c)

breastbone or sternum

5.

What is the name of this bone?

a)

clavicle or collarbone

b)

shoulder blade or scapula

c)

breastbone or sternum

6.

This bone is connected to the vertebral column.

a)

pelvic bone

b)

femur

c)

tibia

d)

fibula

7.

It is made up of several irregular bones called the vertebrae.

a)

pelvic bone

b)

femur

c)

backbone or vertebral column

d)

tibia and fibula

8.

These are the bones in your legs that provide support to your body weight.

a)

pelvic bone

b)

femur

c)

backbone or vertebral column

d)

tibia and fibula

9.

It is the longest bone in the body.

a)

pelvic bone

b)

femur

c)

backbone or vertebral column

d)

tibia and fibula

10.

It is the part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.

a)

cranium

b)

rib cage

c)

backbone or vertebral column

d)

tibia and fibula

11.

It is the wall of the chest that encloses the heart and the lungs.

a)

cranium

b)

rib cage

c)

backbone or vertebral column

d)

tibia and fibula

12.

It is the smallest bone in the body.

a)

femur

b)

tibia

c)

fibula

d)

stirrup

13.

These are the bones in the forearm.

a)

tibia and fibula

b)

femur

c)

radius and ulna

d)

stirrup

14.

It is the connection between two or more bones in the body.

a)

tendon

b)

joint

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

15.

It is a soft but flexible and firm tissue that serves as padding or cushion between bones to avoid friction.

a)

tendon

b)

joint

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

16.

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.

a)

tendon

b)

joint

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

17.

These are fibrous tissues that connect and attach muscles to the bones.

a)

tendons

b)

joint

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

18.

It is the soft and spongy structure that makes up the inner layer of the bone.

a)

compact or cortical bone

b)

cancellous or spongy bone

c)

bone marrow

d)

blood vessel

19.

It is the hard exterior that is strong and dense. It makes up the outer layer of the bone.

a)

compact or cortical bone

b)

cancellous or spongy bone

c)

bone marrow

d)

blood vessel

20.

It produces red blood cells and stores mineral for the body.

a)

compact or cortical bone

b)

cancellous or spongy bone

c)

bone marrow

d)

blood vessel

21.

It transports food and oxygen to the bone cells.

a)

compact or cortical bone

b)

cancellous or spongy bone

c)

bone marrow

d)

blood vessel

22.

It consists of bones that are located at the midline of your body.

a)

appendicular skeleton

b)

axial skeleton

23.

It consists the bones of your shoulders, arms, hands, pelvis, thighs, legs, and feet.

a)

appendicular skeleton

b)

axial skeleton

24.

These are fixed and have no gaps between the bones. They are immovable joints.

a)

fibrous joints

b)

cartilaginous joints

c)

synovial joints

25.

The bones are connected by a cartilage.

a)

fibrous joints

b)

cartilaginous joints

c)

synovial joints

26.

The bones are connected by a cartilage. They move freely.

The bones have a gap between them and are held together by a ligament.

a)

fibrous joints

b)

cartilaginous joints

c)

synovial joints

27.

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.

a)

Hinge Joint

b)

Ball - and - Socket - Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

28.

It moves by rotating. It allows you to rotate your head on your neck.

a)

Hinge Joint

b)

Ball - and - Socket - Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

29.

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.

a)

Hinge Joint

b)

Ball - and - Socket - Joint

c)

Pivot Joint

d)

Gliding Joint

30.

Give shape and form to the body.

(a)  

31.

These are found in the hollow parts of your body.

These are also called visceral muscles.

a)

cardiac muscles

b)

smooth muscles

c)

skeletal muscles

32.

These can only be found in your heart. They are striated like skeletal muscles but they move involuntarily.

a)

cardiac muscles

b)

smooth muscles

c)

skeletal muscles

33.

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.

a)

cardiac muscles

b)

smooth muscles

c)

skeletal muscles

34.

This muscle bends a joint and brings a limb to the body.

Example: The biceps in front of your upper arm bend your elbow.

a)

flexor muscles

b)

extensor muscles

c)

fixation muscles

d)

synergist muscles

35.

It holds other body parts, such as the shoulder blades, in place.

a)

flexor muscles

b)

extensor muscles

c)

fixation muscles

d)

synergist muscles

36.

It combines with flexors to keep joints in place.

a)

flexor muscles

b)

extensor muscles

c)

fixation muscles

d)

synergist muscles

37.

It is the opposite of a flexor.

They straighten your arm.

a)

flexor muscles

b)

extensor muscles

c)

fixation muscles

d)

synergist muscles

38.

It is the thin muscle that covers your forehead.

a)

frontalis

b)

pectoralis

c)

orbicularis oris

d)

orbicularis oculi

39.

These are large triangular muscles that enable you to swing and rotate your arms.

a)

frontalis

b)

pectoralis

c)

deltoid

d)

sternocleidomastoid

40.

These are the largest muscles found in your hips and buttocks.

a)

biceps

b)

quadriceps

c)

deltoid

d)

gluteus

41.

It is a large, two-headed muscle at the front of the upper arm. It is the most familiar muscle of the upper limb.

a)

biceps

b)

quadriceps

c)

deltoid

d)

gluteus

42.

These are muscles that surround your eyes.

a)

biceps

b)

orbicularis oris

c)

orbicularis oculi

d)

sternocleidomastoid

43.

These are muscles that surround your mouth.

a)

biceps

b)

orbicularis oris

c)

orbicularis oculi

d)

sternocleidomastoid

44.

These are muscles that surround your neck.

a)

biceps

b)

orbicularis oris

c)

orbicularis oculi

d)

sternocleidomastoid

45.

These are muscles that cover your chest.

a)

pectoralis

b)

abdominal muscles

c)

orbicularis oculi

d)

sternocleidomastoid

46.

These are muscles that protect and allow you to move your waist.

a)

pectoralis

b)

abdominal muscles

c)

orbicularis oculi

d)

sternocleidomastoid

47.

These are the muscles in your thighs that allow you to flex your legs and bend your knees.

a)

pectoralis

b)

abdominal muscles

c)

triceps

d)

quadriceps

48.

It is the three-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm.

a)

pectoralis

b)

abdominal muscles

c)

triceps

d)

quadriceps

49.

These are muscles that cannot be controlled.

a)

voluntary muscles

b)

involuntary muscles

50.

These are muscles that can be controlled.

a)

voluntary muscles

b)

involuntary muscles