Skeletal + Muscular System

Question 1

What does the skull protect

Answer 1

The brain and the eyes

Question 2

What do the ribs protect

Answer 2

The heart and lungs

Question 3

What does the vertebrae protect

Answer 3

The spinal cord

Question 4

What are the functions of the skeleton

Answer 4

Gives support
Allows movement
Protection

Question 5

What are the 3 bones in the arm called

Answer 5

Humerus
Radius
Ulna

Question 6

What are the 3 bones in the leg called

Answer 6

Femur
Tibia
Fibula

Question 7

Joints

Answer 7

A joint is where bones meet. Most joints allow movement to take place

Question 8

Name the two types of joints

Answer 8

Moveable 
In moveable (fixed or fused)

Question 9

Name the 2 types of Moveable joints

Answer 9

Ball and socket

Hinge joint

Question 10

Ball and socket

Answer 10

Allows movement in all directions eg- shoulder and hip

Question 11

Hinge socket

Answer 11

Allows movement in one direction eg- knee and elbow

Question 12

What is another name for moveable joint

Answer 12

Synovial joints

Question 13

In moveable joints

Answer 13

No movement between the bones eg- the skull

Question 14

Synovial fluid

Answer 14

A liquid that allows the joints to move more freely

Question 15

Cartilage

Answer 15

Protects the end of bones and prevents them from wearing each other away

Question 16

Muscles

Answer 16

They are attached to bones on either side of a joint

Question 17

Function of muscles and joints

Answer 17

Allow movement

Question 18

Tendon

Answer 18

Connect muscle to bone

Question 19

Ligament

Answer 19

Connect bone to bone

Question 20

Agonistic pairs

Answer 20

Two muscles which pull in opposite directions

Question 21

Examples of agonistic pairs

Answer 21

Biceps and triceps

Question 22

Biceps

Answer 22

Contract to pull the lower arm

Question 23

Triceps

Answer 23

Contracts to straighten the arm