10 Questions
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
To serve as the framework for the head and trunk of the body
Which type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?
Ball and socket joint
What is the primary function of the compact bone?
To make up the tough, fibrous tissue covering the bone
What is the main function of the muscular system?
All of the above
What type of muscle tissue makes up the internal muscles that move food, create respiration, and keep the heart beating?
Smooth muscle
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skeletal muscles?
They receive stimuli from the autonomic nervous system.
What is the primary function of the spinal cord in the nervous system?
To transmit stimuli from the body to the brain.
Which of the following best describes an isometric contraction?
Muscle tension increases without a change in length.
What is the function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
To control involuntary functions like heartbeat and digestion.
Which of the following is a congenital disorder affecting skeletal muscles?
Muscle dystrophy
Learn about the functions, types, composition, and bones of the skeletal system, which provides support, movement, protection, and more. Explore the axial and appendicular skeleton structures and the composition of bones.
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