Muscles
What is the main function of the muscular system?
Help you move, lift objects, and breathe
What is the skeletal system made up of?
Bones
Which bones helps to protect the brain?
Skull
Which muscle type works without you having to think about it?
Cardiac and smooth muscles
What is one benefit of staying hydrated?
It prevents muscle cramps and joint stiffness
Which nutrient is important for muscle repair and growth?
Protein
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
Structure and support the body
What allows long bones to lengthen during childhood?
Growth plates
Which organs are protected by the ribcage?
heart and lungs
Which type of joint is found in the elbow and knee?
Hinge joint
Which type of muscle is found only in the heart?
Cardiac
What nutrient is especially important for healthy bones?
Calcium
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
Which type of muscle is under voluntary control? (You must control it through your mind)
Skeletal
Which type of joint allows circular movement?
Ball-and-socket joint
Which type of muscle controls digestion?
Smooth
Which food is a good source of calcium?
Why does the number of bones decrease as we grow?
What important structure does the spine protect?
Spinal cord
Why is vitamin D important?
It helps bones stay healthy
Which type of muscle is attached to bones?
Skeletal
What are joints?
Places where two bones meet
Approximately how many bones does a baby have at birth?
240-270
Which type of muscle controls digestion?
Balanced diet, exercise, rest, and hydration
Which of the movement is an example of a ball-and-socket joint movement?
Kick a ball or throw a ball