The Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

bones

Answer 1

the framework of the body and provide support and protection for internal organs. They also serve as attachment points for muscles and facilitate movement

Question 2

muscles

Answer 2

responsible for movement and are attached to bones via tendons. There are 3 types: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac

Question 3

ligaments

Answer 3

tough, fibrous tissues that connect bones to each other and provide stability to joints

Question 4

tendons

Answer 4

tough fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones and facilitate movement

Question 5

joints

Answer 5

the points where two or more bones meet. They are responsible for facilitating movement and providing stability