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100

Name one function of the skeletal system. 

  • Protection of vital organs

  • Allow for body movement

  • Supports the body

  • Produce Red Blood Cells

  • Stores fat and minerals 

100
This is another name for your skull.
What is cranium?
100

How many bones are there?

206

100
These muscles are responsible for activities like digesting your food. They are not under your conscious control.
What are involuntary muscles?
100

These is the only movement that muscles can make.

What is contract/shorten?

200

These are the small bones that make up your spin. There are 24 of them.

What are vertebrae?

200
This is the largest bone in your body.
What is the femur?
200

Place where two or more bones meet and allow for movement. 

What is a joint?

200
Smiling, writing and getting out of your seat are all actions that are controlled by this type of muscle. This type of muscle is under your conscious control.
What is voluntary muscle?
200

What is the only type of muscle that is voluntary?

Skeletal
300
This is the most frequently broken bone. It is also called a collar bone.
What is a clavicle?
300
This is the other name for your funny bone.
What is your humerus?
300

Are there more bones in the hands or feet?

Hands, 27 bones to 26 in feet. 

300
This type of muscle is an involuntary muscle that is found in your stomach and blood vessels.
What is smooth muscle?
300

What main muscles make up your upper arm. 

Biceps and Triceps

400
These is the scientific name for your fingers and toes.
What are phalanges?
400
This is another name for your kneecap.
What is patella?
400
This is a strong connective tissue that is more flexible than bone. It is found in your nose and ears.
What is cartilage?
400
This is the type of muscle that you find in your heart. It is involuntary and does not tire quickly.
What is cardiac muscle?
400

What connects muscles to bones

Tendons

500
These are the bones that are found in your forearm.
What are your radius and ulna?
500

These hold your bones together. Bone to Bone

What are ligaments?

500

This is another name for your shoulder blade.

Scapula

500
This type of muscle reacts quickly and tires quickly. It is striated and allows for your body to move.
What is skeletal muscle?
500

What are the main muscles of the upper leg. 

Hamstrings and Quadriceps