General Science-The Skeleton and Muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Responsible for holding the body together as well as for movement.
A
Skeleton & Muscles
2
Q
Insects (Arthopods) have what kind of a skeleton?
A
Exoskeletons
3
Q
A skeleton that is internal is?
A
Endoskeleton.
4
Q
Provides the primary support and protects organs.
A
Bones
5
Q
Found at the end of all bones, joints, nose, and ears.
A
Cartilage
6
Q
What are other jobs that bones do for the human body?
A
Produce blood cells and store minerals like calcium.
7
Q
Connects muscles to the skeleton.
A
Tendons
8
Q
Connects bones to other bones (joints)
A
Ligaments
