Bones & Muscles

BonesStructure & Function

100

Name one major function of the skeleton. 

Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood cell production 

200

Flat bones protect vital ___. Give one example of a flat bone. 

Flat bones protect vital organs; example: skull 

300

What is one primary role of long bones? Give one example of a long bone.

Long bones support weight and facilitate movement; for example: femur 

400

List 2 functions of short bones and state where they are located. 

Short bones provide stability and some movement; located in wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals) 

500

Example how irregular bones help protect the body and give one example. 

Irregular bones protect internal organs like the spinal cord; for example, vertebrae 

Major Muscles (Name & Location)

100

Name a major muscle found on the front of the upper arm. 

Biceps 

200

Which muscle is the large chest muscle on the anterior side? 

Pectoralis Major 

300

Name 2 major muscles listed that are visible on the posterior (back) view. 

Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius (Any 2)  

400

Identify the muscle group in the front of the thigh and the major muscle group on the back of the thigh. 

Quadriceps (front of thigh) and Hamstrings (back of thigh)

500

Point to the major muscles on the anterior view. Correctly say the name and point to the correct spot.

Teacher 

MusclesTypes & Function

100

What are the 3 types of muscles? 

1. Cardiac Muscle 

2. Skeletal Muscle 

3. Smooth Muscle

200

What is one main function of the muscles? 

Pumping blood and facilitating movement 

300

What type of muscle is responsible for the heartbeat? 

Cardiac Muscle- responsible for contraction/heartbeat of the heart. 

400

What is the difference between tendons and ligaments? 

Ligaments: Bands tissues the connect bone to bone 

Tendons: Hold bone to muscle

500

Define flexion and extension.

Flexion: Makes the joint angle smaller, going closer to the body. 

Extension: Making the joint angle bigger, going away from the body. 

Joints

100

What are the 3 types of joints? 

1. Fixed 

2. Slightly moveable 

3. Freely moveable 

200

Describe a ball and socket joint. Give an example. 

The rounded end of the bone sits inside the cup of another bone. Example: hip joint or shoulder joint. 

300

Explain how a hinge joint moves and give an example. 

Two bones open and close in one direction. Example: knee and elbow joints 

400

Describe a saddle joint and identify a body location where it allows side-to-side motion. 

Back and forth and side to side motion. 

Example: joint at the base of the thumb 

500

This protects the ends of bones so they don’t rub together.

Cartilage

Random

100

True or False

Your Hamstring is responsible for flexing of the knee. 

True 

200

+100 

You must complete the bones diagram. It has to be 100% correct. 

Teacher 

300

What was the number 1 song in 2025? 

Die With a Smile by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. 

400

What action does the triceps cause on the elbow joint? 

Extension 

500

Why is working out so important when you're younger? 

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