Bones
Joints
Muscles
Coordination
Human Body
100
What is the system called that includes all of the bones in the body?
Skeleton
100
What is the joint called that only allows back and forth movement?
The hinge joint
100
What is the job of the muscles?
The job of the muscles is to make the bones move.
100
What is response time?
Response time is the length of the time between a stimulus and a response.
100
Where are the phalanges found?
fingers and toes
200
Which function cannot be provided by a skeleton? A. support B. contraction C. movement D. protection B. contraction
B. contraction
200
Name six places where can the gliding joints be found?
finger, neck, toe, wrist, ankle, and backbone
200
What is a response?
A response is a reaction to a stimulus.
200
What is coordination?
Coordination is the action of the bones, muscles, and central nervous system working together.
200
What is a cramp caused by?
A cramp is caused by too much use of the muscles.
300
What are the three major functions of bones?
Support, protection, and locomotion
300
Where can three hinge joints be found?
knees, fingers, and toes
300
Describe what happens to your muscles when you bend your arm toward yourself?
The biceps contracts and the triceps extend.
300
When your head itches, your hand goes to scratch the itchy spot. What do you call this action?
response
300
Which function cannot be provided by a skeleton? A. support B. contraction C. movement D. protection
contraction
400
What is the largest bone in the human body called?
femur
400
What are two places where the ball-and-socket-joint can be found?
shoulders and hips
400
When does muscle tissue contract?
Muscle tissue contracts when it works?
400
What is the best way to improve your response time?
Practice
400
What body structure causes you to smile?
The muscles in your face.
500
What is the number of bones in the human body?
206 or about 200
500
What pair of joints work in similar ways? A. elbows and shoulders B. knees and neck C. ankles and wrists D. hips and backbone
ankles and wrists
500
What is the tissue called that connects two bones?
tendons
500
What is a stimulus?
A stimulus is an event that triggers a response. It is often information received through the senses.
500
What does your skull protect?
Your skull protects your brain.
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