Muscles
What is the active part of the musculoskeletal system?
The muscular system.
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
To give shape and support to the body.
Approximately how many muscles do humans have?
Answer: About 630 muscles.
What bone protects our brain?
The skull.
What do muscles allow us to do?
Move our body parts.
What type of muscles move only when we want them to?
Voluntary muscles.
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur.
Why is physical exercise important for our musculoskeletal system?
It helps maintain health and function.
What is the name of the tissues that connect muscles to bones?
Tendons.
Which bones protect our heart and lungs?
Ribs.
What type of joint allows for great mobility, such as in the elbow or knee?
Mobile joints.
Name a type of involuntary muscle found in our body.
Heart muscle or stomach muscle.
What are the three types of joints based on mobility?
Immobile (fixed) joints, semi-mobile joints, and mobile joints.
What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles move when we want them to, while involuntary muscles move without our control.