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Skeletal System and Muscular System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

The muscle of your upper arm is called the

a)

Pectorals

b)

Abdominals

c)

Deltoids

d)

Biceps

2.

The framework of the body, that consists of bones and connective tissues is called the

a)

Muscular System

b)

Skeletal System

c)

Nervous System

d)

Blood System

3.

What is the name for your bones in your spinal cord?

a)

Vertebrae

b)

Joints

c)

Spine

d)

Tailbone

4.

True or False:  Skeletal Muscle gives your body strength and power?

a)

True 

b)

False

5.

Which of the following are good ways to take care of your bones?

a)

Wear a helmet and drink a lot of milk

b)

Wear safety gear only sometimes

c)

Drink a lot of soda and iced tea

d)

Exercise without safety equipment

6.

Skeletal muscles are attached to the _________.

a)

Stomach

b)

Lungs

c)

Bones

d)

Involuntary Muscles

7.

What is the arrow pointing to in this picture?

a)

Ligament

b)

Tendon

c)

Muscle

d)

Cartilage

8.

What structure is the arrow pointing to in this picture?

a)

Muscle

b)

Tendon

c)

Ligament

d)

Bone

9.

What is A pointing to in this picture of a bone?

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

c)

periosteum

d)

red marrow

10.

What is B pointing to in this picture of a bone?

a)

spongy bone

b)

compact bone

c)

periosteum

d)

red marrow

11.

What type of joint is pictured below?

a)

ball and socket

b)

hinge

c)

pivot

d)

gliding

12.

What structures do the chicken wing and human arm have in common?

a)

humerus, radius, ulna, biceps and triceps muscles

b)

biceps and triceps muscles only

c)

humerus, radius, and ulna only

d)

radius and ulna only

13.

Which type of muscle is responsible for moving bones?

a)

Cardiac muscle

b)

Smooth muscle

c)

Skeletal muscle

d)

Involuntary muscle

14.

What mineral is most important for bone health and strength?

a)

Iron

b)

Calcium

c)

Potassium

d)

Sodium

15.

Which part of the skeletal system protects the brain?

a)

Rib cage

b)

Pelvis

c)

Skull

d)

Spine