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WorksheetsMusculoskeletal System
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle?
smooth
rough
cardiac
skeletal
What is it called where two or more bones connect
Joint
Tendon
ligaments
cartilage
This is a tissue that connects the ends of bones together to form a joint...joins bone to bone
tendon
nerve
epithelial
ligament
Muscles that you have NO conscious control over, such as the muscles that line the digestive system, are classified as ___________.
voluntary
involuntary
skeletal
cardiac
The type of involuntary muscle that lines the heart is the ___________ muscle.
skeletal
cardiac
smooth
bicep
The location where two or more bones meet
joint
tendon
wrist
knee cap
This type of voluntary muscle is responsible for the movement of the skeleton.
skeletal
cardiac
smooth
heart
This tough band of connective tissue connects muscles to bones.
ligament
tendon
cartilage
femur
The skeletal system has several jobs. Select one of the following that describe its jobs.
send messages between the brain and the body
provides a framework for the body
creates hormones
identifies and acts upon germs and bacteria that invade the body
The skeletal system has several jobs. Select one of the following that describe its jobs.
identifies and acts upon germs and bacteria that invade the body
breaks down food and absorbs nutrients into the blood stream
protects internal organs
carries blood through out the body
The muscles that line the digestive system are _____________ muscles.
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
intestinal
Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Skeletal muscle
Ligament
Cardiac muscles are
voluntary
involuntary
part voluntary, part involuntary
neither voluntary or involuntary
Voluntary and striated describe which type of muscles?
cardiac
skeletal
smooth
skeletal and smooth
skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
Which of the following is a characteristic of cardiac muscle?
It is under voluntary control.
It is found in the walls of the bladder.
It has a striated appearance.
It contracts to move bones.
What is the role of ligaments?
To connect muscle to bone
To connect bone to bone
To contract and produce movement
To protect internal organs
What type of connective tissue attaches bones together at the joints?
Cartilage
Tendons
Super Glue
Ligaments
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
Digests Food
Makes Red Blood Cells
Sends messages through the body.
Makes music
Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?
hematopoiesis
storage
maintenance of body temperature
protection
Bones vary in size and shape depending on their location in the body.
True
False
Which type of muscle is responsible for involuntary movements in the digestive system?
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Voluntary muscle
Which of the following is a characteristic of smooth muscle?
It is under voluntary control.
It is found in the heart.
It is non-striated and involuntary.
It is responsible for moving bones.
Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
Skeletal muscle
Cardiac muscle
Smooth muscle
Voluntary muscle
Skeletal muscles _____ and _____to move
contract and relax
contact and reflex
cringe and remove
Choose the muscles below that are involuntary.
Smooth
Cardiac
skeletal
biceps
______________ can be found in the ears and nose as well as the cushioning at the end of bones.
Tendons
Smooth muscles
Marrow
Cartilage
The elbow and knee are examples of ___________ joints.
ball and socket
hinge
pivot
saddle
The shoulder is an example of a ____________ joint.
hinge
ball and socket
pivot
gliding
There is only one example of cardiac muscle in the body. It is the ________.
heart
brain
bicep
rib cage
Muscles that move an arm or leg contract and relax. These muscles are called _________________ muscles.
cardiac
skeletal
connective
smooth
Which type of joint allows for extension & flexion movement?
Ball & Socket joint
Hinge joint
Saddle joint
Pivot joint
_________ is the connective tissue that can act as a cushion between two bones.
Cartilage
Ligament
Tendon
Muscle
A fibrous cord called a(n) __________ attaches muscle to bone.
Cartilage
Ligament
Tendon
Muscle fiber
A lateral curvature of the spine is called __________.
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Ossification
Spinal Stenosis
The process by which bone is formed is called ____________.
Ossification
Osteoporosis
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
A(n) ________ is a muscle that closes a joint.
Flexor
Extensor
Smooth
Cardiac
________ muscle is striated muscle in the heart.
Smooth
Extensor
Flexor
Cardiac
All _______ muscles are under involuntary control.
Flexor
Extensor
Smooth
Skeletal
_______ results when an organ protrudes through a weak area of muscle.
Tendonitis
Hernia
Muscle Strain
Muscular Dystrophy
A tendon problem resulting from overuse, injury, or natural aging in ___________.
Tendonitis
Hernia
Muscle Strain
Muscular Dystrophy
Which muscle in not striated?
Cardiac
Extensor
Flexor
Smooth
Where is smooth muscle found?
Digestive Tract
In the walls of the heart
In the triceps and biceps of the arms
In the muscles controlling finger movement
What problem of the muscular system is an inherited disorder?
Hernia
Muscle Sprain
Muscular Dystrophy
Tendonitis
In a hairline fracture,
The break is completely across the bone
The two parts of the bone do not separate
The bone shatters into more than two pieces
One part of the bone protrudes through the skin
Which of the following is condition that invokves a progressive loss of bone tissue?
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Repetitive Motion Injury
Scoliosis
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Storing minerals and fats
Producing red blood cells
Responding to stimuli
Protecting internal tissues and organs
