Skeleton And Muscular System

Question 1

How many bones in the body ?

Answer 1

An adult has 206 but a child has way more

Question 2

Cartilage

Answer 2

It acts as a shock absorber, it allows limited movement and it stops bones rubbing of each other

Question 3

Joint

Answer 3

A place where two bones meet

Question 4

Fused joint

Answer 4

Do not allow bones to move e.g. Skull

Question 5

Synovial joints

Answer 5

Allow bones to move (ball and socket joint + hinge joint)

Question 6

Ball and socket joint

Answer 6

Allows movement in several directions e.g. Hip and shoulder

Question 7

Hinge joint

Answer 7

Allows movement in one place only e.g. Knee, elbow, jaw and knuckles

Question 8

Synovial fluid

Answer 8

It acts as a shock absorber allowing bones to move and prevent friction

Question 9

Ligaments

Answer 9

Tough, elastic fibres hold the bones together

Question 10

Tendons

Answer 10

Are anchor muscles to bone

Question 11

Antagonistic pairs

Answer 11

The biceps contracts to pull up the arm. The triceps contracts to pull the arm down

Question 12

Functions of the skeleton

Answer 12

To support the body, to allow movement and to protect delicate organs