Musculoskeletal System Worksheet

Musculoskeletal System Worksheet

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter corresponding to the correct answer. For fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions, write your responses in the space provided.

1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?

2. The joint that allows for the widest range of motion, such as in the shoulder or hip, is a:

3. The human skeleton is divided into two main parts: the axial skeleton and the   skeleton.

4.   are tough bands of fibrous connective tissue that connect bones to other bones, forming a joint.

5. The sliding filament theory explains muscle contraction as the sliding of actin filaments past   filaments.

6. Cardiac muscle is found in the walls of internal organs like the stomach and intestines.

7. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of bone density, making bones more brittle.

8. Briefly explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles, providing an example of each.

9. Identify the main parts of the human muscular system.

Match each term with its correct definition.