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Skeletal and Muscular System Pre-Assessment

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When a muscle contracts, it _______
a)
gets longer
b)
gets shorter
c)
gets thinner
d)
grows hair
2.

Where in the body is smooth muscle found?

a)

feet

b)

triceps

c)

stomach

d)

deltoids

3.
This system protects the body's organs, provides support for the body.
a)
Nervous System
b)
Skeletal System
c)
Respiratory System
4.
This system works with the muscular system to move the body.
a)
Respiratory System
b)
Skeletal System
c)
Nervous System
5.
This system includes over 200 bones and it is where the red blood cells are stored and made.
a)
Skeletal System
b)
Respiratory System
c)
Nervous System
6.

This system allows for movement of the body and other systems.

a)

endocrine

b)

integumentary

c)

muscular

d)

circulatory

7.

The organ system that consists of bones, their associated cartilages, ligaments and joints. Provides protection, movement, produces red blood cells, and stores minerals.

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Respiratory System

c)

Skeletal System

d)

Digestive System

8.

The part of the bone that is rigid and dense.

a)

Spongy Bone

b)

Red bone marrow

c)

Compact bone

d)

Joint

9.

Makes up the interior of the bone, soft part of the bone, and provides most of the strength and support.

a)

Spongy Bone

b)

Red bone marrow

c)

Compact bone

d)

Joint

10.

A place in the body where two or more bones connect.

a)

Spongy Bone

b)

Red bone marrow

c)

Compact bone

d)

Joint

11.

Muscles that are not under your conscious control. Responsible for activities such as breathing, digesting food and your heart beating.

a)

Involuntary Muscles

b)

Voluntary Muscles

c)

Skeletal Muscles

12.

Muscles that are under your control. Smiling, turning a page in a book and getting out of your chair are some examples.

a)

Involuntary Muscles

b)

Voluntary Muscles

c)

Skeletal Muscles

13.

A muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton by tendons and provides the force that moves the bones. Can be voluntary or involuntary.

a)

Involuntary Muscles

b)

Voluntary Muscles

c)

Skeletal Muscles

14.

connects bone to bone

a)

marrow

b)

skeletal system

c)

cartilage

d)

ligaments

15.

A connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and that protects the ends of bones and keeps them from rubbing together.

a)

marrow

b)

cartilage

c)

joint

d)

ligament

16.

How do you feel about your knowledge of Skeletal and Muscular System?

a)

Great! I got this

b)

Okay, I need more practice but I feel good about it

c)

I know very little

d)

I know nothing